Koven

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-ven /ˈkoʊ.vən/High

Meaning: A modern name, joining a Ko- element with a -ven ending (echoing Cove/Coven); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Cove/Coven echo: Koven. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, joining a Ko- element with a -ven ending (echoing Cove/Coven); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#9455 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 177

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

Koven is a modern name, with no single fixed root — joining a Ko- element with a -ven ending (echoing Cove/Coven; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'KOH-ven').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Koven is a modern name, joining a Ko- element with a -ven ending — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KOH-ven').

Overall data confidence 22%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

KovanKovynCoven

Nicknames

Kov

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Cove— a source-linked word-name

Daven— a fellow -ven boys' name

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Kyzen— echoes that soft -en sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Koven mean?

Koven joins a Ko- element with a -ven ending (echoing Cove/Coven); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Koven?

It's said KOH-ven /ˈkoʊ.vən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Koven a boy or girl name?

Koven is a boy's name.

How popular is Koven?

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