Jabir
Meaningcomforter, restorer · Arabic
Jabir is an Arabic boy name meaning “comforter, restorer”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jabir would score 14 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJabir peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Jabir you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jabir would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 113,636 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryJabir first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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About the name Jabir
Jabir is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “comforter, restorer”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Jabir
What does the name Jabir mean?
Jabir means “comforter, restorer” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Mendel (“comforter”), Nahum (“comforter”) and Jaber (“comforter, restorer”).
What is the origin of the name Jabir?
Jabir is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Jabir a boy or girl name?
Jabir is a boy name. In 2025, 15 US boys were named Jabir.
How popular is the name Jabir?
Jabir ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #4,480. Over the last five years it has slipped 820 places.
What names are similar to Jabir?
If you like Jabir, you might also like Mendel, Nahum and Jaber.
What should I know before naming my baby Jabir?
Jabir is an Arabic boy name meaning “comforter, restorer”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.