Gender Masculine
Usage English, Dutch
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɛɡ.bəɹt/(American English) /ˈɛɡ.bət/(British English) /ˈɛx.bərt/(Dutch)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "bright edge" from the Old English elements ecg "edge, blade" and beorht "bright". This was the name of kings of Kent and Wessex as well as two English saints. The name was rarely used after the Norman Conquest but was revived in the 19th century.

Related Names

Rootsecg + beorht
Other Languages & CulturesEcgberht(Anglo-Saxon) Eckbert(German) Ekkebert(Germanic)

Popularity

People think this name is

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Name Days

Austria: April 24
Poland: April 24

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Entry updated December 1, 2024