Laban Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Laban Name at a Glance

Name	Laban
Meaning	White. In the Bible, Laban was the brother of Isaac's wife Rebekah and the father of Jacob's wives Leali and Rachel. This name was popular with Puritans in the 17th century, but is rarely used today.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Laban Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Laban means “White. In the Bible, Laban was the brother of Isaac's wife Rebekah and the father of Jacob's wives Leali and Rachel. This name was popular with Puritans in the 17th century, but is rarely used today”. 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.

Laban Name Origin

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

Is Laban a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Laban

When considering Laban 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.