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The baby name Corban is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOR-bən (English); IPA: /ˈkɔːrbən/ or /ˈkɔrbən/.

Corban is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: KOR-bən (English); IPA: /ˈkɔːrbən/ or /ˈkɔrbən/

What is the meaning of the name Corban ?

The baby name Corban is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOR-bən (English); IPA: /ˈkɔːrbən/ or /ˈkɔrbən/.

Corban is Hebrew in Origin.

Rooted in the Hebrew korban (קָרְבָּן), Corban means “offering,” “devoted gift,” or “that which brings one near,” from the verb q-r-b, “to draw near.” The term appears throughout Leviticus for temple offerings and is preserved in the New Testament (Mark 7:11) as “Corban,” a transliteration highlighting a gift dedicated to God. This gives the name a strong spiritual resonance tied to dedication and worship.

As a personal name, Corban is a modern adoption in English-speaking countries, gaining modest use from the late 20th century and peaking in the early 2000s. It is typically masculine but occasionally used unisex. Variants and related spellings include Korban (closest to Hebrew), Korben (modern respelling), and less commonly Corben. Note that Corbin is a distinct name of French origin meaning “raven,” though often confused with Corban. Cross-linguistic cognates include Qurban, Gurban, and Ghorban.

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Corban – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
Canada Boys 2019 #322 6 2,618
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
United States Boys 2024 #857 36 7,044
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
United States Girls 2016 #934 5 9,437
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
ZA Boys 0 #1,159 20 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Corban is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AR
BO
CO

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People also ask about Corban

Corban is predominantly a boy's name.
Corban is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KOR-bən (English); IPA: /ˈkɔːrbən/ or /ˈkɔrbən/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Corbin, Corbyn, Corben, Korban, Korben and Korbin.
Across languages, Corban has these equivalents: Korban (Hebrew: קרבן), Shai (Hebrew, 'gift'), Jonathan (Hebrew, 'Yahweh has given'), Nathaniel/Netanel (Hebrew, 'gift of God'), Doron (Greek/Hebrew, 'gift'), and 1 more.
Yes — Corban ranked #322 in Canada in 2019, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Corban ranks highest in Canada (#322 in 2019).
Corban's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #725 in 2014 to #857 in 2024 in United States.