Around the globe, ضبع (ضبع 
) is a rare boy's first name. The forename ضبع is characteristic of Syria, where it is a rare male name, Libya, and Jordan. Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in Syria, Egypt, and Libya. Likewise, ضبع is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| ضبع | Palestinian Territory, Libya, Iraq, Syria, Egypt |