Saban
2025 SSA
About Saban
Saban is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it means "plow" or "plowman," symbolizing agriculture and hard work. The name also appears in Bosnian culture with similar meanings. In Hebrew contexts, it may be related to the word "saba" meaning "grandfather" or "elder." Saban gained some recognition in the United States through sports coach Nick Saban. The name has a strong, distinctive sound with equal emphasis on both syllables. While uncommon in Western countries, it enjoys more usage in Turkey and parts of the Balkans. Saban appeals to parents seeking a name with cultural depth that remains relatively unique in English-speaking contexts. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce despite being unfamiliar to many, offering the balance of distinctiveness without complexity.
Pronounced suh-BAHN.
As of October 2026, Saban ranked #11747 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7021 in 2017.
Saban on lists
Famous Sabans
- Saban Saulic
Yugoslavian Singer
Saban in pop culture
- Saban Entertainment (along with Saban International
which operated outside the US) was a worldwide,served independent American television production company formed in 1984 by music and television producers Haim Saban and Shuki Levy as "Saban Productions", a U.S. subsidiary of "Saban International Paris" (now SIP Animation). Best known for Power Rangers.