Roben
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Roben first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 130 babies have been named Roben in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Roben is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,072 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,072
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Roben
Roben is a boy name .
Is Roben a boy or girl name? Roben is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,072 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,401. Roben is more commonly used as a boy name.
Roben is currently ranked #19,072 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Roben include Rob, Roy, Roie, and Robkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Roben include Robert, Roberto . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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