The nameKléber
Kléber is a French boy's name that comes from an Alsatian surname. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Alsatian
Meaning
The origin of Kléber is debated. It is often linked to the German Kleiber, a trade name for a worker who applied daub to walls.
Origin
Alsatian.
History
The name spread in honour of General Jean-Baptiste Kléber, a figure of the French Revolutionary Wars. It peaked in France around 1910.
Popularity of the name Kléber
Kléber in France
Kléber was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 2,300 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Kléber. Half of all babies named Kléber in France were born before 1919, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kléber mean?
The origin of Kléber is debated. It is often linked to the German Kleiber, a trade name for a worker who applied daub to walls.
What is the origin of the name Kléber?
Alsatian.
Is Kléber a girl's or a boy's name?
Kléber is a boy's name.