Irish boy name
Éibhear Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Éibhear means milesian prince. Old Irish name of a Milesian prince in the Book of Invasions, of uncertain meaning.
Éibhear, or Éber in Old Irish, is one of the sons of Míl Espáine, who led the Milesians to Ireland. After the conquest of the island, he and his brother Éremón divided it between them, with Éber ruling the south and Éremón the north. Éibhear is the root of the name Ebher in Munster and of a number of old Irish dynastic claims. The name is rare, the opening vowel is long, and the sound is gentle. It would suit a family who like the founding legends of Ireland and want a distinctive name.
Variants of Éibhear
ÉberEberEbherEibhir
Éibhear popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2013 Éibhear ranked #605 in Ireland (4 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Éibhear mean?
Éibhear means "milesian prince". Old Irish name of a Milesian prince in the Book of Invasions, of uncertain meaning.
How do you pronounce Éibhear?
Éibhear is pronounced AY-ver.
What is the origin of Éibhear?
Éibhear is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of a Milesian prince in the Book of Invasions, of uncertain meaning.