Boy Name
Eben
Eben means “Stone”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Eben? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Stone", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Evin.
Eben meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Stone
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Eben as E·B·E·N, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Eben is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Eben variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ebena, Ebene, Ebeny.
- Nicknames: Eben works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Eben with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Eben middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Evin, Ebony, Eboni, Evan, Evon — full picks on the sibling names for Eben guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Eben? Browse our names like Eben guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Eben
What does the name Eben mean?
Eben means "Stone". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Eben is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Eben?
The exact origin of Eben is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Eben?
Eben has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Eben a boy's or girl's name?
Eben is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Eben in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Eben sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Eben?
Names that share Eben's sound and style include Evin, Ebony, Eboni, Evan, Evon.
What middle names pair well with Eben?
Good middle-name fits for Eben pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Eben is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Eben is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Eben?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Eben share its rhythm without rhyming — Evin, Ebony, Eboni all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.