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Avon

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Avon

Pronounced AY-vən /ˈeɪ.vən/High

Meaning: From the Celtic/Welsh afon, 'a river' (several English rivers, including Shakespeare's Avon)Medium

In 30 seconds: A flowing river: Avon is the Celtic 'a river'. Crisp, lyrical, and warm (Shakespeare's Avon).
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Origin MediumCeltic, Welsh
MeaningFrom the Celtic/Welsh afon, 'a river' (several English rivers, including Shakespeare's Avon)
U.S. rank (2024)#5245 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,623

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118932024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Avon comes from the Celtic/Welsh afon, 'a river' — the name of several rivers in England, most famously the Avon of Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace (hence 'the Bard of Avon'). A crisp, lyrical place/word-name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-river at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Avon means simply 'a river' in Celtic/Welsh (afon) — borne by several English rivers, most famously the Avon that flows through Stratford, Shakespeare's home; a crisp, lyrical place-name.
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Avon — etymology

Variations

AvonciaAven

Nicknames

Ave

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London— shares the -on ending
Triston— a fellow Celtic choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avon mean?

Avon is Celtic/Welsh for 'a river' (Shakespeare's Avon).

How do you pronounce Avon?

It's said AY-vən /ˈeɪ.vən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Avon a boy or girl name?

Avon is a boy's name (used for both).

How popular is Avon?

Avon is a rare name in the U.S.

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