US Popularity Rank: 24773

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Father of light

Ebby is a cute, soft-sounding name that brings about thoughts of a bouncing baby full of character and charm. It is typically masculine and of Hebrew origin, meaning "father of light." Ebby is a variation of the biblical name Abner, which originated from the Christian New Testament where it belongs to the army chief of King Saul's army. A popular choice in the 1900s, this name started to make a slight comeback in the 2010s. Perhaps your bundle of joy can make a statement with the unique and memorable moniker Ebby.