Kovan

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Pronounced KOH-vahn /ˈkoʊ.vɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A modern given name on the Ko-/-van sound; it also appears in Kurdish use, where readings vary. As used it carries no single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern name: Kovan rides the Ko-/-van sound, also seen in Kurdish use (said 'KOH-vahn'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Kurdish

MeaningA modern given name on the Ko-/-van sound; it also appears in Kurdish use, where readings vary. As used it carries no single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11702 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 26

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

Kovan reads as a modern given name on the Ko- sound and -van ending; it also appears in Kurdish use, where readings vary. It carries no single settled meaning, and its routes are uncertain, which we note. A smooth two-beat pick (said 'KOH-vahn').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, modern, and cross-cultural.

Did you know? Kovan turns up in Kurdish use as well as a modern coinage on the Ko-/-van sound; the readings vary, and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'KOH-vahn').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Kovan — modern/Kurdish-use name; routes uncertain

Variations

KovannCovan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kovan mean?

Kovan is a modern name on the Ko-/-van sound, also seen in Kurdish use; its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kovan?

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

Is Kovan a boy or girl name?

Kovan is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kovan?

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