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Kayvon

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-von /ˈkeɪ.vɒn/High

Meaning: From Persian Kayvan (also Keivan), the Persian name for the planet Saturn, also interpreted as meaning lofty, high, or exalted; used as a given name in Iran and among Persian diaspora communitiesHigh

In 30 seconds: Kayvon is an Americanized spelling of the Persian name Kayvan, which means Saturn — the planet — and by extension lofty or exalted. It is used in Iran and by Iranian-American families, offering a distinctly Persian identity in a form accessible to English speakers.
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Origin HighPersian
MeaningFrom Persian Kayvan (also Keivan), the Persian name for the planet Saturn, also interpreted as meaning lofty, high, or exalted; used as a given name in Iran and among Persian diaspora communities
U.S. rank (2024)#3117 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births39 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,371

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319732024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kayvon is an Americanized spelling of Persian Kayvan (also spelled Keivan or Kaivan), the traditional Persian name for the planet Saturn. In ancient Persian astrology, Saturn was considered the outermost planet, associated with patience, wisdom, and the passage of time. The name appears in classical Persian poetry and literature.

Kayvan is a popular traditional Persian name in Iran. The Americanized spelling Kayvon emerged in the Iranian-American community in the late 20th century, reflecting phonetic approximation for English speakers. Notable is Kayvon Thibodeaux (born 2001), an American NFL player, who brought the name visibility in the American sports world.

Did you know? In Persian tradition, each planet was associated with a deity and a set of characteristics. Kayvan (Saturn) was associated with wisdom, time, and contemplation — giving the name Kayvon an ancient cosmic quality drawn from pre-Islamic Iranian astrology that was later preserved in Islamic astronomical tradition.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Kayvan — Persian etymology and planet meaningEncyclopaedia Iranica — Persian personal names — Kayvan as a given name

Variations

KayvanKeivanKaivan

Nicknames

KayVon

Famous Bearers

  • ★Kayvon Thibodeaux (2000–present)
    American NFL edge rusher for the New York Giants, selected fifth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft after an All-American career at Oregon.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kayvon mean?

Kayvon means Saturn (the planet) in Persian, with secondary meanings of lofty or exalted. It is the Americanized spelling of Persian Kayvan.

How do you pronounce Kayvon?

It is said KAY-von, with two syllables and stress on the first.

Is Kayvon a boy or girl name?

Kayvon is a boy's name.

How popular is Kayvon?

Kayvon is uncommon in the United States, used primarily in Iranian-American communities. NFL player Kayvon Thibodeaux has raised its profile.