Duvan

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Pronounced doo-VAHN /duˈvɑn/Medium

Meaning: A modern Colombian/Spanish name, of uncertain origin (variously linked to Duban/Yovan); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Colombian/Spanish coinage: Duvan. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'doo-VAHN').

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Origin LowSpanish, Colombian

MeaningA modern Colombian/Spanish name, of uncertain origin (variously linked to Duban/Yovan); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#9968 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 119

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

Duvan is a modern Colombian/Spanish name, with no single fixed root — of uncertain origin (variously linked to Duban/Yovan; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'doo-VAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Colombian families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Duvan is a modern Colombian/Spanish name, of uncertain origin (variously linked to Duban/Yovan) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'doo-VAHN').

Overall data confidence 26%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

DubanDuvannDuvanny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Duvan mean?

Duvan is a modern Colombian/Spanish name of uncertain origin; we flag it.

How do you pronounce Duvan?

It's said doo-VAHN /duˈvɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Duvan a boy or girl name?

Duvan is a boy's name.

How popular is Duvan?

Duvan is a very rare name in the U.S.