Jabes
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Jabes is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Jabes first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 202 babies have been named Jabes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jabes is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,941 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,941
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jabes
Jabes is a boy name .
Jabes is currently ranked #41,941 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jabes include Jab, Jay, Jaie, and Jabkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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