The name Gebhard is derived from the Germanic elements "geb" - "gift" and "hard" - "brave, hardy".
Famous bearers
A bearer is Victor II (c. 1018 - 1057), born Gebhard, Count of Calw, Tollenstein, and Hirschberg, Pope from 1055 to 1057,
kinsman of Emperor Henry III (1039 - 1056).