Korban
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Korban first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 583 babies have been named Korban in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Korban is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,356 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,356
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Hebrew origin
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Old English origin
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#10,202 in US
Old High German origin
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"powerful in battle; rock"
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About the Name Korban
Korban is a boy name .
Korban is currently ranked #10,356 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Korban include Kor, Korb, Korby, Korbie, Koy, Koie, and Korkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Korban include Korbin, Korbyn, Korben . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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