Region beyond; one who passes over
Eber is a significant biblical name, often considered the eponymous ancestor of the Hebrews. In the Old Testament, he was a great-grandson of Shem and is traditionally associated with the concept of crossing over or transitioning between regions.
Less common today
Eber isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,770 in 1994.
A descendant of Shem and ancestor of the Israelites in the Book of Genesis
Former Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
