Eben

Eben - A very unique male name

Eben appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1606. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Eben and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Eben? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Eben. The baby boy name Eben was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3940 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eben peaked in popularity 53 years ago in 1973 on position 1262.

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Eben is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eben is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,913 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,913.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Eben is where you live.

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Eben origin and meaning

Hebrew, short form of Ebenezer

Stone — short form of Ebenezer, Hebrew for 'stone of help'

Eben is the short form of Ebenezer, the Hebrew 'stone of help' of 1 Samuel. It has a long, thin US history from 1916 and a small modern peak in 2009, chosen by parents who want the biblical root without Ebenezer's Scrooge baggage.

Attested etymology

Eben is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Eben, pop culture references for the name Eben and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Eben

We've found the following names that sound similar to Eben, sorted by popularity.

Evan / Evin / Epifanio / Evian / Evaan / Even / Ebony / Eivin / Evyn / Epimenio /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Eben

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Eben a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Eben?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EE-ben · /ˈiːbən/
Also pronounced EH-ben; families split.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ebenezer — Full biblical name from which Eben is shortened; a separate name.
• Eban — Variant spelling, also a Hebrew name in its own right.

Nicknames: Eben

Famous bearers

• Eben Etzebeth — South African rugby player, a double Rugby World Cup winner with the Springboks (b. 1991) Contemporary

Style

BiblicalShort form

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Eben for biblical depth in a clean two syllables — Ebenezer, minus Dickens.

Worth knowing

• Scrooge's first name is Ebenezer; the association follows the short form too, lightly.
• Will be heard as Ethan or Evan on first introduction.