Jabez

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-bez /ˈdʒeɪ.bɛz/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Yabetz, 'he makes sorrowful; born in pain' (linked to otzev, 'pain, sorrow'); a biblical figure blessed by GodMedium

In 30 seconds: Born in pain: Jabez is Hebrew for 'born in sorrow' — yet blessed by God. Crisp, biblical, and warm (said 'JAY-bez').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Yabetz, 'he makes sorrowful; born in pain' (linked to otzev, 'pain, sorrow'); a biblical figure blessed by God

U.S. rank (2025)#5481 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,134

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

Jabez comes from the Hebrew Yabetz, 'he makes sorrowful; born in pain' (linked to otzev, 'pain, sorrow'; his mother bore him in pain). Yet in 1 Chronicles, Jabez was 'more honorable than his brothers', and God granted his earnest prayer for blessing (the famous 'prayer of Jabez'). A crisp, biblical name (said 'JAY-bez'; nickname Jabe).

In the U.S. it appears in devout families. Rare, born-in-pain at the root (yet blessed), and biblical.

Did you know? Jabez means 'he makes sorrowful; born in pain' (Hebrew Yabetz) — yet the biblical Jabez was 'more honorable than his brothers', and his prayer for blessing was famously granted — a crisp, biblical name (said 'JAY-bez').

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Jabez — root etymology

Variations

YabetzJabes

Nicknames

Jabe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jabez mean?

Jabez is Hebrew for 'he makes sorrowful; born in pain' — yet the biblical Jabez was honored and blessed.

How do you pronounce Jabez?

It's said JAY-bez /ˈdʒeɪ.bɛz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jabez a boy or girl name?

Jabez is a boy's name.

How popular is Jabez?

Jabez is a rare name in the U.S.