Corbin
/K-AA-R-B-IH-N/
The raven or crow, from the Old French corbin, a diminutive of the Latin corvus. Once a byname for a person dark of hair or sharp of eye, it carries the corvid's reputation for intelligence and mystery, and crossed from surname into given-name use in the English-speaking world.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Corbin is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “The raven or crow, from the Old French corbin, a diminutive of the Latin corvus. Once a byname for a person dark of hair or sharp of eye, it carries the corvid's reputation for intelligence and mystery, and crossed from surname into given-name use in the English-speaking world.”.
Corbin is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The raven or crow, from the Old French corbin, a diminutive of the Latin corvus. Once a byname for a person dark of hair or sharp of eye, it carries the corvid's reputation for intelligence and mystery, and crossed from surname into given-name use in the English-speaking world." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among British, American, European families, Corbin carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Corbin
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Corbin lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Corbin's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Corbin's saint & feast day →What does Corbin's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Corbin resonates in either tradition.
Corbin's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Corbin's full reading →
Does Corbin go with your family's names?
Corbin breaks into 6 sounds: /K-AA-R-B-IH-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Corbin sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Corbin beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Corbin — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Corbin
If Corbin resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Corbin
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Common questions about Corbin
What does the name Corbin mean?
Corbin means "The raven or crow, from the Old French corbin, a diminutive of the Latin corvus. Once a byname for a person dark of hair or sharp of eye, it carries the corvid's reputation for intelligence and mystery, and crossed from surname into given-name use in the English-speaking world.." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Corbin a boy or girl name?
Corbin is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Corbin?
Corbin is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Corbin a Christian name?
Yes. Corbin is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Corbin mean in English?
Corbin originates from English, where it means "The raven or crow, from the Old French corbin, a diminutive of the Latin corvus. Once a byname for a person dark of hair or sharp of eye, it carries the corvid's reputation for intelligence and mystery, and crossed from surname into given-name use in the English-speaking world.."
What are common nicknames for Corbin?
Common short forms of Corbin include Cori, Corb.
What is the numerology of Corbin?
Corbin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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