Jabez Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jabez Name at a Glance

Name	Jabez
Meaning	Pain. In the Old Testament, Jabez was so named because he was borne by his mother in pain.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jabez Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jabez means “Pain. In the Old Testament, Jabez was so named because he was borne by his mother in pain”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jabez Name Origin

Our database records Jabez under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jabez a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jabez is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jabez

When considering Jabez for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.