Leberecht

Leberecht is a masculine first name that means 'the famous one among the people.' An alternative spelling is Lebrecht.

What does the name Leberecht mean?

The name Leberecht means 'the famous one among the people' and is a masculine form. It originates from Middle High German and was coined in the 17th century, indicating the period of Pietism.

Where does the name Leberecht come from?

The first name Leberecht has its roots in Middle High German and means 'the famous one among the people.' The composition consists of the Middle High German words liu, meaning 'people,' and brecht, meaning 'shining' or 'famous.' The name is anchored in the German language.

How do you pronounce Leberecht?

The pronunciation of Leberecht is three syllables: 'Le-be-recht' [ˈleːbəʁɛçt]. The long 'e' sound gives it a bright and friendly tone, while the middle syllable is softly connected. The fricative sound -ch and the strong -t at the end give the name a distinctive and almost admonitory note. Leberecht radiates dignity and an old civic style – clear, strong in character, and with moral weight.

Popularity

In Germany, Leberecht is a relatively rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd among the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2013, reaching 2,482nd place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, resulting in an 8,008th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,874th.

Famous people

• Gebhard Leberecht v. Blücher (Prussian Field Marshal and military opponent of Napoleon. (1742-1819)
• Karl Leberecht Immermann (Writer & playwright of the 19th century)