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Eben

β™‚ Boy

Pronounced EHB-ehn /ΛˆΙ›b.Ι›n/Medium

Meaning: Stone of helpMedium

In 30 seconds: Eben is an English boy's name meaning 'stone of help.'
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningStone of help
U.S. rank (2024)#2749 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births47 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,580

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201218802024

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

Eben carries the meaning 'stone of help.' Short and grounded, it has stood on its own in English usage without a long list of alternate spellings.

It has been borne by men across more than a century, from Eben Byers in the early 1900s to the South African rugby figure Eben Etzebeth in the present day.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Eben is 'stone of help', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Eben β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Eben Byers (1880–1932)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • β˜…Eben Etzebeth (1991–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eben mean?

Eben is usually explained as meaning 'stone of help' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Eben?

It's commonly said EHB-ehn /ΛˆΙ›b.Ι›n/.

Is Eben a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eben is used as a boy name.

How popular is Eben?

In 2024, Eben ranked #2749 in the U.S. for boys, with 47 births recorded.

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