Egbert - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Egbert \e-gbe-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "bright, famous sword". Name of two eight-century English saints and a ninth-century king of Wessex. The name was revived in the 19th century.

For more information, see also the related name Bert.

A baby name that sounds like Egbert is Akbar. Other similar baby names are Elbert, Ebert and Edbert.

Egbert is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#5344 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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