The baby name Lebbeus is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LEB-ee-us (IPA: /ˈlɛbiəs/).
Lebbeus is Biblical in Origin.
The baby name Lebbeus is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LEB-ee-us (IPA: /ˈlɛbiəs/).
Lebbeus is Biblical in Origin.
Lebbeus is an English form of Greek Lebbaios, itself from Aramaic/Hebrew roots related to lev, “heart.” The name thus carries meanings such as “hearty,” “courageous,” or “man of heart.” In the New Testament (Matthew 10:3, KJV), “Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus,” refers to one of the Twelve Apostles, elsewhere identified as Jude, linking the name to early Christian tradition.
In English usage, Lebbeus (also spelled Lebbaeus) surfaced through the King James Bible and found modest favor among 17th–19th‑century Protestants, especially in Puritan New England, before receding to rarity. The form Lebbeus appears in American records and is borne by the visionary architect Lebbeus Woods (1940–2012). Variants and related names include Lebbaeus, Lebbaios (scholarly), and the overlapping apostolic names Thaddeus and Jude. Short forms such as Leb or Lebb occur informally. Today, Lebbeus offers an archaic, distinctive choice with warm, steadfast connotations.
Lebbeus is seldom given. We count 7 recorded uses of it across 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Boys | 0 | #247 | 7 | 6,830 |
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