Jabes

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Pronounced hah-BES /hɑːˈbɛs/Medium

Meaning: Jabes is the Spanish form of biblical Jabez, whose name is explained in Chronicles as tied to his mother's pain in bearing him, yet who is remembered for a famous prayer for blessing. In Spanish the J is pronounced as an H sound.Medium

In 30 seconds: Jabes is the Spanish Jabez (said 'hah-BES') — a biblical name of sorrow turned, in his famous prayer, into blessing.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish

MeaningJabes is the Spanish form of biblical Jabez, whose name is explained in Chronicles as tied to his mother's pain in bearing him, yet who is remembered for a famous prayer for blessing. In Spanish the J is pronounced as an H sound.

U.S. rank (2024)#13002 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 202

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jabes is how Spanish Bibles render Jabez, a man of Judah whose name is linked to pain at his birth but who prayed to be blessed and enlarged — a prayer that has been quoted and preached for centuries. Latino families use the name in his honor. Note the Spanish J, said as an H (said 'hah-BES'); English speakers often say JAY-bes.

In the U.S. it is very rare, seen chiefly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, biblical, and prayerful.

Did you know? Jabez is barely two verses long in Chronicles, yet his prayer for blessing became famous worldwide. In Spanish Bibles he is Jabes, said 'hah-BES.'

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Jabes — Spanish form of Jabez (1 Chronicles)

Variations

JabezYabesJabesh

Nicknames

JabeBes

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jabes mean?

Jabes is the Spanish form of Jabez, a Hebrew name explained in scripture as tied to pain at birth, though Jabez is remembered for his prayer for blessing.

How do you pronounce Jabes?

It's said hah-BES /hɑːˈbɛs/ in Spanish — two syllables, stress on the second; English speakers often say JAY-bes.

Is Jabes a boy or girl name?

Jabes is a boy's name.

How popular is Jabes?

Jabes is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.