Eben
Eben: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Eben
- A male given name.
Etymology
Shortened from Ebenezer; equivalent to Hebrew אֶבֶן (éven, “stone”).
How popular is Eben?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 3,608 boys in the U.S. have been named Eben (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9462 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #534 in 1888. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Eben
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Eben FAQ
What does the name Eben mean?
A male given name. Shortened from Ebenezer; equivalent to Hebrew אֶבֶן (éven, “stone”).
How popular is the name Eben?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 3,608 boys in the U.S. have been named Eben (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9462 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #534 in 1888. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Eben a boy or girl name?
Eben is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6 girls and 3,608 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.