Corbin

How to say it

ˈkɔːr.bɪn

What it means

From the Old French corbeau, 'raven' or 'crow.'

Corbin comes from the Old French corbeau, 'raven,' originally a nickname for someone dark-haired, then an English surname. It reads sleek and a little mysterious, and got a boost from actor Corbin Bleu. It rides the trendy two-syllable -in sound. Said KOR-bin.

How to spell Corbin

The standard spelling is Corbin. Common variants include Korbin, Corbyn, Corben, but Corbin is the most widely used form.

Heads-up notes

• Spelling

  From the French for 'raven'; also Korbin.

• Pop culture

  Actor Corbin Bleu.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Corbin Bleu American actor and singer from the High School Musical films

Spelling variants

• Korbin
• Corbyn
• Corben

Names with the same feeling

• Colton Coal town, or 'Cola's town'
• Easton East town
• Beckett Bee cottage, or 'small stream'
• Hudson Son of Hudd
• Declan Full of goodness

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Common questions

What does the name Corbin mean?

From the Old French corbeau, 'raven' or 'crow.'

What does Corbin mean in French?

In French, Corbin means "Raven." Corbin comes from the Old French corbeau, 'raven,' originally a nickname for someone dark-haired, then an English surname. It reads sleek and a little mysterious, and got a boost from actor Corbin Bleu. It rides the trendy two-syllable -in sound. Said KOR-bin.

How do you pronounce Corbin?

Corbin is pronounced ˈkɔːr.bɪn. Say it as COR-bin, with the stress on the "cor" syllable.

How do you spell Corbin?

The standard spelling is Corbin. Common spelling variants include Korbin, Corbyn, Corben.

Is Corbin a boy or girl name?

Corbin is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Corbin?

Corbin ranked #512 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.