Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Laban
Laban is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, 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.
Laban — a boy name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Levan is on your shortlist, Laban belongs in the same conversation.
Laban meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Laban has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Laban to related Hebrew 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 has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Laban?
Laban originates in Hebrew 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.