Gerbern is an Old German masculine name, the original form of Gerben. It dates back to the medieval period in Germanic-speaking regions and is now a historical or archival rather than current given name. The name is composed of two Germanic elements: ger meaning "spear" and bern meaning "bear". Among German surnames derived from personal names, a homographic plural form exists, but the use as a given name is distinct.Meaning: spear + bearOrigin: GermanicType: First nameUsage regions: Medieval Germany