Nabor is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin 'navis', meaning 'ship'. It was originally a surname given to someone who lived near a dock or worked on ships. As a given name, Nabor has gained popularity in some regions, particularly among Spanish-speaking communities and those with Hispanic heritage.
The name Nabor experienced fluctuations in popularity throughout the 20th century and into the early 21st century, with notable peaks in certain years. The highest number of births recorded was 17 in 1990, while the lowest was 5 in multiple years, including the most recent year reported, which was 2013. Overall, there were a total of 384 births bearing the name Nabor across these years.