Esben
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Esben first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 137 babies have been named Esben in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Esben is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,302 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,302
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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"open clearing, approved passage"
#12,224 in US
Malayalam origin
"melodic South Indian given name"
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Old French origin
"gentleman of rank, minor nobleman"
#12,434 in US
English dialect origin
"a person from Yorkshire"
#12,220 in US
Hebrew origin
"smoke, smoky"
#12,285 in US
Old English origin
"crow woodland clearing"
#12,256 in US
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About the Name Esben
Esben is a boy name .
Esben is currently ranked #12,302 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Esben include Esb, Esy, Esie, and Esbkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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