Torben

TOR-bin

Danish and German

"thunder bear"

Torben Origin and Meaning

The name Torben is a boy's name meaning "thunder bear".

A familiar name in the Nordic countries that hasn't yet gained popularity in the English speaking world. But it could, now that Old Norse names like Thor and Odin are on the rise. It derives from Torbjörrn, which seems less likely to translate outside Scandinavia. But if you're looking for Danish names for a baby boy, Torben could be a choice that's both accessible and unusual.

Torben Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1812 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Torben

• 1812 Nameberry 2025
• 294 Germany 2016

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Famous People Named Torben

• Torben Ulrich former professional tennis player and father of Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich

The name Torben in Pop Culture

• Torben Friis character on Danish TV show "Borgen"