Robben
Pronunciation: [ r-AHB-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Robben first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 98 babies have been named Robben in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Robben is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,846 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,846
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Robben is also used as a girl name, ranked #64984.
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Spanish origin
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Norman French origin
"wolf"
#38,681 in US
Ancient Greek origin
"wide-ranging, expansive"
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Latin (via Augustus) origin
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Old English origin
"faithful, true, honest"
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About the Name Robben
Robben is a boy name .
Is Robben a boy or girl name? Robben is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,846 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,984. Robben is more commonly used as a boy name.
Robben is currently ranked #38,846 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Robben include Rob, Robb, Robby, Robbie, Roy, Roie, and Robkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Robben include Robbie, Robby . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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