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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright sword-edge
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- EG-bert
Egbert is an Old English name meaning "bright sword-edge," pronounced EG-bert. It's a name with a sharp, gleaming image at its heart, and a plain, sturdy sound to match.
Meaning & Origin of Egbert
Meaning: Bright sword-edge.
Origin: Old English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Egbert
EG-bertIPA /ˈɛɡbərt/
Popularity of Egbert
Egbert ranked #469 in 1880, when 15 babies were given the name. By 2017 it had slipped to #8331, with just 9 babies, so you'd be choosing a name very few families use today.
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FAQ
What does the name Egbert mean?
Bright sword-edge. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Egbert?
Egbert is pronounced EG-bert (IPA: /ˈɛɡbərt/).
Is Egbert a popular name right now?
Egbert peaked at #469 in 1880 and is ranked #8331 as of 2017. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2017.)
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