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Kayvan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-vahn /ˈkeɪ.vɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A Persian name, Keyvan/Kayvan, the old Persian name for the planet Saturn, and by extension carrying a sense of the royal and celestial. A heritage name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A celestial name: Kayvan is the Persian name for Saturn, with a royal ring (said 'KAY-vahn'). A heritage name noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningA Persian name, Keyvan/Kayvan, the old Persian name for the planet Saturn, and by extension carrying a sense of the royal and celestial. A heritage name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#11635 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 139

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319842024

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

Kayvan (Keyvan) is the old Persian name for the planet Saturn, and by extension it carries a royal, celestial ring. It is a well-loved Iranian name we note respectfully. A resonant two-beat pick (said 'KAY-vahn').

It is used among Persian families and rare in the wider U.S. Rare here, celestial, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Kayvan is a Persian name for the planet Saturn, carrying a sense of the royal and the celestial — a heritage name we note respectfully (said 'KAY-vahn').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Kayvan — Persian name for Saturn; royal/celestial

Variations

KeyvanKaivan

Nicknames

KayVan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kayvan mean?

Kayvan is a Persian name for the planet Saturn, carrying a royal, celestial sense.

How do you pronounce Kayvan?

It's said KAY-vahn /ˈkeɪ.vɑːn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kayvan a boy or girl name?

Kayvan is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kayvan?

Kayvan is rare in the wider U.S. and used among Persian families.

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