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Maven

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Pronounced MAY-vuhn /ˈmeɪ.vən/Medium

Meaning: Expert, connoisseur (from the vocabulary word, via Yiddish meyvn)Medium

In 30 seconds: Maven comes from the vocabulary word for an expert or connoisseur, by way of the Yiddish 'meyvn'.
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Origin MediumAmerican, Yiddish
MeaningExpert, connoisseur (from the vocabulary word, via Yiddish meyvn)
U.S. rank (2025)#1584 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births133 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,282

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319982025

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

Maven is a word name meaning an expert or trusted connoisseur, drawn into English from the Yiddish 'meyvn'. As a given name it carries that sense of someone knowledgeable and discerning. Using a sharp, meaningful vocabulary word this way is a distinctly modern naming move.

The crisp two syllables give it a confident, current sound that fits the rise of word names. Its one listed variant, Mavin, simply adjusts the spelling.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Maven is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Maven — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Mavin

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maven mean?

Maven is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Maven?

It's commonly said MAY-vuhn /ˈmeɪ.vən/.

Is Maven a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Maven is used as a girl name.

How popular is Maven?

In 2024, Maven ranked #1544 in the U.S. for girls, with 138 births recorded.

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