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Draven

♂ Boy

Pronounced DRAY-vun /ˈdreɪ.vən/High

Meaning: Of the raven; possibly from Old English draefan (to drive, to hunt) or a creative variant of Raven; popularized through the film The Crow (1994)Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the raven or from an Old English root meaning 'to hunt.' Best known as the surname/alias of Eric Draven, the protagonist of the film The Crow (1994).

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningOf the raven; possibly from Old English draefan (to drive, to hunt) or a creative variant of Raven; popularized through the film The Crow (1994)

U.S. rank (2025)#1217 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births166 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,711

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 American name of uncertain etymology. It may derive from Old English draefan (to drive, hunt) or be a creative coingage related to Raven. The character Eric Draven in The Crow gave it wide cultural exposure.

Draven ranked #1120 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? The Crow (1994) was tragically marked by the on-set death of Brandon Lee (son of Bruce Lee) during filming — a bullet lodged in a prop gun fired during production, making the film both a cult classic and a reminder of the film industry's need for stricter safety protocols.

Overall data confidence 68%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DravynDravan

Nicknames

DrayRaven

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Draven mean?

Draven's etymology is uncertain — possibly from Old English draefan (to hunt) or a creative variant of Raven. It was popularized by The Crow (1994).

How do you pronounce Draven?

It's said DRAY-vun — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Draven a boy or girl name?

Draven is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Draven?

Draven ranked #1120 for U.S. boys in 2024.