God has built or he understands
Jaben is a rare name likely derived from the Hebrew name Jabin, meaning 'God has built' or 'discerning.' In the Old Testament, Jabin was the name of two kings of Hazor. It is often chosen today as a modern-sounding alternative to names like Jacob or Jace.
Less common today
Jaben isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,235 in 2006.
King of Hazor mentioned in the Book of Joshua
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
