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Corban Pronunciation

Corban is pronounced KOR-bən /ˈkɔr.bən/High

Meaning: Offering dedicated to God; from Hebrew korban, a temple-offering term quoted in the Gospel of MarkHigh

In 30 seconds: A word straight off the temple altar: Corban is Hebrew for an offering vowed to God — quoted verbatim in Mark's Gospel. A consecrated meaning wrapped in a Corbin-friendly sound.

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Origin HighHebrew, Greek

MeaningOffering dedicated to God; from Hebrew korban, a temple-offering term quoted in the Gospel of Mark

U.S. rank (2024)#3273 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,549

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Corban comes from Hebrew korban, the temple term for an offering consecrated to God, from a root meaning 'to draw near'; Mark's Gospel preserves the word itself. Christian parents adopted it as a given name for its devotional meaning — distinct from sound-alike Corbin, the French 'raven' surname.

American records show it modestly since the 1980s, strongest in church-rooted families. It remains uncommon — an offering carried daily.

Did you know? Jesus quotes the word korban in Mark 7 while criticizing those who dodged family duties by declaring their wealth 'an offering' — one of the few Hebrew terms the Greek Gospels preserve untranslated.

Overall data confidence 85%

Gospel of Mark 7:11 — source termBehind the Name — Corban — etymology

Variations

KorbanCorbinKorbyn

Nicknames

CoryBan

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If you like Corban…

Corbin— the raven-surname sound-alike often confused with it

Canaan— a fellow scripture-rooted place-word name

Ezra— another compact Hebrew revival favorite

Abel— the offering-maker of Genesis, thematically kin

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Corban?

Corban is pronounced KOR-bən (/ˈkɔr.bən/). Press play above to hear Corban said aloud.

How do you say Corban?

Corban is said KOR-bən (/ˈkɔr.bən/). Press play above to hear Corban said aloud.

What does the name Corban mean?

Corban is from Hebrew korban — an offering dedicated to God, a temple term quoted in the Gospel of Mark.

Is Corban a boy or girl name?

Corban is a boy's name.

How popular is Corban?

Corban is an uncommon name in the U.S., distinct from the more popular Corbin.