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Gerbert

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Gerbert is the English form of an old Germanic name, Gairbert, meaning “Spear Bright.”

History:
Gerbert can be found in England during the early Middle Ages.


Pronunciation: gerr-bert.


Surnames: Garbett, Garbutt, Garbott.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
Sylvester II (born Gerbert) (940-1003)
Pope from 999 to 1003.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Gerbert

Popularity of Gerbert:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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