Boy Name · English Origin
Laban
Laban — a boy name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Beloved one", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Levan is on your shortlist, Laban belongs in the same conversation.
Laban meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Beloved one
Origin: English naming roots help connect Laban to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Laban as L·A·B·A·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Laban is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Laban variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Labana, Labane, Labany, Laba.
- Nicknames: Lab and L.
- Middle names: Pair Laban with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Laban middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Levan, Lavon, Levin, Lavonna, Lavina — full picks on the sibling names for Laban guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Laban? Browse our names like Laban 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 Laban
What does the name Laban mean?
Laban means "Beloved one" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Laban?
Laban originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Laban?
Laban has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Laban a boy's or girl's name?
Laban is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Laban in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Laban sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Laban?
Names that share Laban's sound and style include Levan, Lavon, Levin, Lavonna, Lavina.
What middle names pair well with Laban?
Good middle-name fits for Laban pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Laban is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Laban is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Laban?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Laban share its rhythm without rhyming — Levan, Lavon, Levin all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.