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Aben

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-ben /ˈɑː.bɛn/Medium

Meaning: A short given name read variously — as a form near Hebrew names such as Abner, as a Spanish-flavored surname element ('aben,' from Arabic ibn, 'son of'), or as a modern coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, soft name: Aben reads near older names or as a modern coinage (said 'AH-ben'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningA short given name read variously — as a form near Hebrew names such as Abner, as a Spanish-flavored surname element ('aben,' from Arabic ibn, 'son of'), or as a modern coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12321 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200720072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aben is a short given name with several possible routes: near Hebrew names such as Abner, echoing the old Spanish-Arabic element 'aben' ('son of,' from ibn), or a modern coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AH-ben').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, short, and modern-flavored.

Did you know? Aben has several readings — near Hebrew names, echoing the Spanish-Arabic 'aben' ('son of'), or as a fresh coinage. Its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AH-ben').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Aben — Short name; near Abner / coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

AbenAbinAbben

Nicknames

AbeBen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aben mean?

Aben is a short name read near Hebrew names such as Abner or as a modern coinage. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aben?

It's said AH-ben /ˈɑː.bɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aben a boy or girl name?

Aben is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aben?

Aben is rare for boys in the U.S.

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