Corbin as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Corbin

What is the meaning of the name Corbin ?

The baby name Corbin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɔːrbɪn/ (KOR-bin).

Corbin is French in Origin.

Corbin is an English surname-turned-given name with Anglo-Norman roots, deriving from Old French corbin, "raven," ultimately from Latin corvus. The -in ending functions as a diminutive, giving the sense "little raven." In medieval England it appeared as Corbin/Corbyn and alongside the related surname Corbet(t), borne by Norman families whose heraldry featured a raven, reflecting either dark hair or the bird’s emblematic cunning and vigilance.

As a first name, Corbin saw occasional use from the 19th century but rose notably in the United States and Canada in the late 20th century, aided by the broader fashion for surname names. It is sometimes confused with biblical Corban ("offering"), though the etymology differs. Common variants and spellings include Corben, Corbyn, Korbin, and Korbyn; related forms are Corbett and Corvin/Corvinus. Short forms include Corb and, informally, Cory. Predominantly masculine, it is occasionally used unisex.