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Draven

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Pronounced DRAY-ven /ˈdreɪ.vɛn/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage popularized by Eric Draven, hero of the film The Crow, echoing 'raven'; sometimes read as a blend of Drake and Raven. Used here for a girl, though it is usually a boy's name. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A dark, modern coinage: Draven echoes 'raven' and The Crow's hero (said 'DRAY-ven'). Usually a boy's — we note the lean.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coinage popularized by Eric Draven, hero of the film The Crow, echoing 'raven'; sometimes read as a blend of Drake and Raven. Used here for a girl, though it is usually a boy's name. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#12474 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 253

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419942024

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

Draven is a modern coinage tied to The Crow's Eric Draven, echoing 'raven' (sometimes read as Drake + Raven). Its route is layered and it leans to boys, which we note — rare for girls in the U.S. (said 'DRAY-ven').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, dark-toned, and modern.

Did you know? Draven was popularized by Eric Draven, the hero of the film The Crow, and echoes 'raven' — a dark, modern coinage used here for a girl, though it is usually a boy's name, which we note (said 'DRAY-ven').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Draven — modern coinage; The Crow / 'raven'; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

DravynDravinDravenn

Nicknames

DrayVen

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If you like Draven…

Raven— the bird name it echoes
Drake— the name it may blend with
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Haven— a like -aven name for girls

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Draven mean?

Draven is a modern coinage tied to The Crow's Eric Draven, echoing 'raven'; the route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Draven?

It's said DRAY-ven /ˈdreɪ.vɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Draven a boy or girl name?

Draven is usually a boy's name — we note the lean; it is used here for a girl.

How popular is Draven?

Draven is rare for girls and more common for boys in the U.S.

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