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Javed

♂ Boy

Pronounced jah-VED /dʒɑːˈvɛd/Medium

Meaning: From Persian javid / javed, 'eternal, everlasting, immortal'. Long established as a given name in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name that does not fade: Javed is Persian for 'eternal, everlasting' (said 'jah-VED').
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningFrom Persian javid / javed, 'eternal, everlasting, immortal'. Long established as a given name in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
U.S. rank (2024)#13066 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 291

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619762024

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

Javed renders Persian javid / javed, 'eternal, everlasting, immortal'. It is a long-established given name in Persian-speaking lands and across South Asia, where it travels in several spellings. In English use it keeps its two clean beats and its stress on the second (said 'jah-VED').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare here, well established abroad.

Did you know? Javed comes straight from the Persian word for 'eternal' — a name that has been given for centuries across Iran, Afghanistan and South Asia, carried by poets, actors and cricketers alike (said 'jah-VED').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Javed — Persian javid/javed, 'eternal, everlasting'

Variations

JavidJawedJawaid

Nicknames

JavJay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Javed mean?

Javed is a Persian name meaning 'eternal, everlasting, immortal'.

How do you pronounce Javed?

It's said jah-VED /dʒɑːˈvɛd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Javed a boy or girl name?

Javed is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Javed?

Javed is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though well established in Persian-speaking and South Asian communities.

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