Torben
Danish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Torben
Torben derives from the Old Norse name Thorbjorn, combining "Thor" (the thunder god) with "bjorn" (bear), meaning "Thor's bear" or "bear of Thor." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway, with roots in Norse pagan tradition that persisted through Christian adoption.
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Etymology
Torben derives from the Old Norse name Thorbjorn, combining "Thor" (the thunder god) with "bjorn" (bear), meaning "Thor's bear" or "bear of Thor." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway, with roots in Norse pagan tradition that persisted through Christian adoption.
Torben currently ranks #3,373 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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