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Kraven

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRAY-ven /ˈkreɪ.vən/Medium

Meaning: A modern given name most often read as a nod to Marvel's villain Kraven the Hunter; it also echoes 'raven' and 'craven'. As used it carries no settled personal meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold pop-culture name: Kraven nods to Marvel's Kraven the Hunter (said 'KRAY-ven'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern given name most often read as a nod to Marvel's villain Kraven the Hunter; it also echoes 'raven' and 'craven'. As used it carries no settled personal meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#4004 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520042025

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

Kraven reads as a modern given name tied to Marvel's villain Kraven the Hunter; it also echoes 'raven' and the word 'craven'. It carries no settled personal meaning, and its routes are uncertain, which we note. A bold two-beat pick (said 'KRAY-ven').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and pop-culture-flavored.

Did you know? Kraven most often reads as a nod to Marvel's Kraven the Hunter, and echoes 'raven'; as a given name its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'KRAY-ven').
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Kraven — modern name tied to Marvel's Kraven; routes uncertain

Variations

KraivenCraven

Nicknames

Krav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kraven mean?

Kraven most often reads as a nod to Marvel's Kraven the Hunter and echoes 'raven'; its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kraven?

It's said KRAY-ven /ˈkreɪ.vən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kraven a boy or girl name?

Kraven is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kraven?

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

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