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Kaben

Quick answerKaben is a variant of the name Caban or Cabin, derived from the Irish/Gaelic word "caban" meaning "small cabin" or "hut," reflecting occupational or residential origins.

Irish/Gaelic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,436
TrendVintage
Peak year2013
Syllables2
OriginIrish/Gaelic
LanguageIrish/Gaelic
CultureIrish
Letters5
Numerology6 Chaldean 6
Global rank#4,789

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kaben

Kaben is a variant of the name Caban or Cabin, derived from the Irish/Gaelic word "caban" meaning "small cabin" or "hut," reflecting occupational or residential origins.

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Etymology

Kaben is a variant of the name Caban or Cabin, derived from the Irish/Gaelic word "caban" meaning "small cabin" or "hut," reflecting occupational or residential origins. The name is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, with historical roots in medieval Ireland where it may have denoted someone who lived in or maintained a small dwelling.

Kaben currently ranks #11,436 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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