Jabez
j(a)-bez
US Popularity:13093
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Sorrowful; Borne in pain
Jabez is a boy's name of Hebrew origin. This biblical name refers to a passage in the Hebrew Bible about a mother's relief of finally holding her baby in her arms after a difficult birth. Despite its meaning of “sorrowful” or “borne in pain,” this name is much beloved for showing that while not every path is smooth, beautiful things can come from challenges. In 2000, this name grew in popularity due to Bruce Wilkinson's best-selling book, The Prayer of Jabez.
Jabez Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jabez is currently #2281 on The Bump
Boy:Jabez is currently #696 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jabez is currently #13093 in U.S. births
Boy:Jabez is currently #5459 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#13093
in 2022
- 1204
from 2021
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