Jabin, of Hebrew origin, means "he will wrestle." It is derived from the Hebrew word "yabayn," which translates to "strive" or "contend." This name has a strong and powerful sound, reflecting its meaning. Jabin was also the name of a Canaanite king in the Old Testament who ruled over Hazor during the time of Joshua's conquests. The name has gained popularity as a unisex given name in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often spelled differently, such as Jabina or Jabinah, when used for females.
The name Jabin experienced significant popularity fluctuations over the years, with its peak occurring in 2001 (41 births) and 2017 (23 births). There were periods of consistent usage, such as from 1995 to 2003, but also years with few occurrences like the recent period from 2018 onwards.