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Ebbe

OriginDanish and Swedish diminutive of Eberhard, German, or Esben, Danish
Meaning"brave boar; god bear"

About Ebbe

A Top 30 name in Sweden, derived from Eberhard (brave boar) or Esben (god bear) – either way, a strong meaning.

Pronounced EB-uh.

As of October 2026, Ebbe ranked #4344 in US births in 1918 SSA.

Editor: Sophie Kihm

Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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  • Ebbe Strathairn

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  • Ebbe Langberg

    Danish actor and film director

  • Ebbe Skovdahl Hansen

    retired Danish football manager

  • Ebbe Rode

    Danish stage and film actor

  • Ebbe Schmidt Nielsen

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Ebbe in pop culture

  • Ebbe Glacier

    tributary glacier

  • The Ebbe Mountains

    German mountain range

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