The baby name Gerber is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "JER-bur".
Gerber is German in Origin.
Gerber is a name of German origin, which means "one who cultivates or works with herbs". It is derived from the German word "gerben" which means "to tan" or "to cure". The name was originally used to refer to people who worked as herbalists or apothecaries, and later came to be associated with those who worked in the leather industry.
The name Gerber has been in use since the Middle Ages, and was particularly popular in Germany and Switzerland. It was often used as a surname to indicate a person's profession or trade. In the United States, the name became more common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as German immigrants settled in the country.
Gerber is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for boys. The pronunciation of Gerber is "GUR-bur". The name consists of two syllables, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name does not have any significant components or meanings beyond its origin and historical usage.
Gerber has the following similar or variant Names
- Gerber |
- Gerbera |
- Gerberich |
- Gerberick |
- Gerberding |
- Gerberichs |
- Gerberickx