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Aven

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-ven /ˈeɪ.vən/High

Meaning: River; from Celtic abona (river, water) — the root that gives the River Avon in England its name; also possibly a short form of AvonMedium

In 30 seconds: A name from the Celtic river root abona, meaning 'river' — the same root that gives Shakespeare's birthplace (Stratford-upon-Avon) its name. As a given name it is a modern minimalist choice with deep British geography.
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Origin MediumCeltic, English
MeaningRiver; from Celtic abona (river, water) — the root that gives the River Avon in England its name; also possibly a short form of Avon
U.S. rank (2024)#1154 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births181 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,691

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319212024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Aven is from Celtic abona (river), the root that gives the English rivers their Avon names. As a given name it is a modern American choice, a short form or variant of Avon.

Aven ranked #1154 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? The Avon River in England — from Celtic abona (river) — is so named that 'Avon' literally just means 'river' in the ancient British language. This makes 'River Avon' a redundant but beautiful tautology: 'river river.'
Overall data confidence 76%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AvonAvin

Nicknames

Av

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aven mean?

Aven means 'river,' from Celtic abona — the same root as the English River Avon.

How do you pronounce Aven?

It's said AY-ven — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aven a boy or girl name?

Aven is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Aven?

Aven ranked #1154 for U.S. boys in 2024.