Javan

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Pronounced JAY-vən /ˈdʒeɪ.vən/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Yavan — 'Greece, Ionia'; a son of Japheth in the Bible, ancestor of the GreeksMedium

In 30 seconds: Biblical and bright: Javan is the Hebrew name for Greece — a son of Japheth, ancestor of the Greeks. Distinctive, ancient, and modern.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Yavan — 'Greece, Ionia'; a son of Japheth in the Bible, ancestor of the Greeks

U.S. rank (2025)#3988 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,591

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

Javan comes from Hebrew Yavan, 'Greece, Ionia' — a son of Japheth in Genesis, regarded as ancestor of the Greeks. A distinctive, ancient biblical name with a fresh modern sound.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Greece at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Javan, in the Bible, was a son of Japheth — his name means 'Greece, Ionia' (the Greeks were seen as his descendants); a rare, ancient name.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Javan — etymology

Variations

JavaanYavan

Nicknames

Jav

Famous Bearers

★Javan (1975-)
American R&B singer best known for the ballad 'I Really Miss You'

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Javan mean?

Javan is Hebrew for 'Greece, Ionia' — a son of Japheth in the Bible.

How do you pronounce Javan?

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

Is Javan a boy or girl name?

Javan is a boy's name.

How popular is Javan?

Javan is a rare name in the U.S.