Skip to content
boyandgirlnames
0 saved

Eber

Boy name · Mexican

Meaningfrom the other side · Hebrew

Eber is a Mexican boy name meaning “from the other side”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

Did you know?

  • GenerationEber peaked in 1882, which makes it a Victorian-era favorite, the kind of name you'd find on a great-great-grandparent.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Eber would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 113,636 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryEber has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Ebers, and counting.
Baby smiling up at the camera
hello, little Eber

US births per million boys, 1880–2025

0459018801920196020002025

Similar names

Unisex name: EmberBoy name: HeberUnisex name: OctoberUnisex name: TimberUnisex name: NovemberBoy name: Wilber
Blend Eber with another name

Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.

Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Eber

Eber is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “from the other side”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It was most fashionable in the 1880s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

More Mexican boy names

Questions about the name Eber

What does the name Eber mean?

Eber means “from the other side” and comes from Hebrew.

What is the origin of the name Eber?

Eber is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).

Is Eber a boy or girl name?

Eber is a boy name. In 2025, 15 US boys were named Eber.

How popular is the name Eber?

Eber ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1882, when it reached #652. Over the last five years it has slipped 820 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Eber?

Eber is a Mexican boy name meaning “from the other side”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.