Cléber

Cléber is a Portuguese given name, primarily used in Brazil. It is believed to be a Portuguese adaptation of the German surname Kleber, which means "glue" or "paste" (from the Middle High German "kliben" meaning "to stick"). The name gained popularity in Brazil, likely due to immigration and cultural exchange, and has been used as a given name rather than just a surname. Its usage as a first name is quite distinct to Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil.

The name does not have a long historical lineage as a given name in the same way many traditional European names do. Its adoption as a first name is a more modern phenomenon, reflecting a trend in some cultures to use surnames or less common words as personal identifiers. While the German root is clear, its identity as a given name is firmly established within the Lusophone world.