Egbert

The male first name Egbert can be interpreted metaphorically as "the one with the radiant spear tip," "the one with the brilliant sword," or occasionally as "the one who conquers Rome with the golden sword." Egbert represents a younger form of the old name Eckbert.

What does the name Egbert mean?

Egbert is a male first name, whose meaning can be paraphrased as "the one with the radiant spear tip," "the one with the brilliant sword," or even "the one who conquers Rome with the golden sword." It is considered a younger variant of the name Eckbert and its Germanic root form Ekkebert. The origin of the name can be found in Old High German, derived from the two elements ekka, meaning "the sword edge," "the sword tip," "the sharpness," "the edge," or "tip or blade of a weapon," and beraht, meaning "radiant," "shining," or "famous." After the Norman conquest, the name became less common but experienced a revival in the 19th century. Egbert is also common as a surname. Related names include Agilbert as well as other variants like Ekbert, Ecgbert, Ecgberht, and Eckbrecht. Female forms of the name are Egberta, Egberte, Egbertine, and Egbertina. Egbert became known through Saint Ecgberht, an Anglo-Saxon monk from Northumbria and Bishop of Lindisfarne. Additionally, the name appears in the fairy tale "Der blonde Eckbert" by Ludwig Tieck.

Where does the name Egbert come from?

Egbert has its roots in Old High German and literally means "the one with the radiant spear tip." The

How do you pronounce Egbert?

The pronunciation of Egbert is two syllables as "Eg-bert" [ˈeːk.bɛʁt]. The long "e" at the beginning gives the name a certain breadth and clarity, while the consonant combination creates a stable middle. The second syllable ends powerfully and distinctly. Egbert radiates tradition and steadfastness - clearly structured, with calm authority, reliability, and a slightly dignified strictness.

When is the name day of Egbert?

The name day for Egbert is celebrated on April 24 and November 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Egbert is a common first name. In 2015, it ranked 2,136th on the list of the most popular male first names. Over the last ten years, Egbert has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 5,888th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,432nd. The global distribution and frequency of Egbert have been reflected in the first name charts of various countries in recent years.

Nicknames & pet names

Ecki / Egge / Eggi / Egibär / Egisbert / Ekki

Famous people

• August Egbert von Derschau (American writer)
• Egbert Adriaan Kreiken (Dutch astronomer)
• Egbert Baque (writer from Germany)
• Egbert Brieskorn (mathematician from Germany)
• Egbert Carlssen (pseudonym of the lawyer and novelist August Egbert von Derschau (1845–1883))
• Egbert Delpy (German writer)
• Egbert Friedrich von Mülinen (historian from Switzerland)
• Egbert Harzheim (German mathematician)
• Egbert Hirschfelder (German rower)
• Egbert Koersen (Italian cyclist)
• Egbert Koolman (German historian)
• Egbert Kossak (architect from Germany)
• Egbert Moehsnang (Swiss painter)
• Egbert Scheunemann (German writer)
• Egbert Schuurman (Dutch philosopher)
• Egbert Seitz (German footballer)
• Egbert Spaak (Dutch athlete)
• Egbert Streuer (motorcycle racer from the Netherlands)
• Egbert van der Gugten (Dutch DJ)
• Egbert von Wessex (King of Wessex (England) 770-839 AD)