Hoban

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
While the exact origin and meaning of the name Hoban is unclear, it is believed to be a variant of the more common Irish surname Hogan, which means "descendant of Ogán." Ogán was a popular given name in Ireland that meant "youth" or "young warrior."
Pronunciation
The name Hoban is typically pronounced as "HO-ben."
ho-ban
Popularity
According to the Social Security Administration in the United States, Hoban is not ranked among the top 1000 most popular baby names. It is also relatively uncommon in other countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

cartoon of the name Hoban
Cartoon of Hoban

Hoban Name meanings & History

While the exact origin and meaning of the name Hoban is unclear, it is believed to be a variant of the more common Irish surname Hogan, which means "descendant of Ogán." Ogán was a popular given name in Ireland that meant "youth" or "young warrior.". Hoban "Wash" Washburne was a character in Joss Whedon's 2002 space Western drama Firefly. Hoban is primarily used as a first name for boys, although it could also be used as a middle name for both boys and girls. It is a somewhat unconventional choice, but it may be a good fit for parents looking for a name that stands out from the crowd.

Zodiac Sign of Hoban: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hoban:

H: Haggle,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Hope,Heart's Desire

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized

B: Brains,Beauty,Bountiful,Bashful

A: Aggressive,Action,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious

N: Nutrition,Nervous,Neurosis,Nice,Nagging,Neat,Nitpicking

Hoban is:

  • a Common name
  • a Rough name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Hoban

Hogan, Ogán, Hobie, Holden, Hosea