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Navarre

♂ Boy

Pronounced nuh-VAR /nəˈvɑːr/Medium

Meaning: A place name from the historic kingdom of Navarre (Navarra) in the western Pyrenees, of Basque origin often linked to 'plain' or 'field near a valley.' It reads as a stately surname-and-place pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A stately place name: Navarre comes from the historic Pyrenean kingdom (said 'nuh-VAR'). Strong and elegant.
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Origin LowBasque, Spanish
MeaningA place name from the historic kingdom of Navarre (Navarra) in the western Pyrenees, of Basque origin often linked to 'plain' or 'field near a valley.' It reads as a stately surname-and-place pick.
U.S. rank (2024)#10555 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219862024

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

Navarre comes from the historic kingdom of Navarra, of Basque origin sometimes read as 'plain; field near a valley.' As a given name it reads elegant and geographic — rare in the U.S. (said 'nuh-VAR').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, place-based, and stately.

Did you know? Navarre takes its name from the historic kingdom in the Pyrenees — of Basque origin, often linked to 'plain' or 'field' — a stately place-and-surname name (said 'nuh-VAR').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Navarre — Basque place name; historic kingdom

Variations

NavarroNavarraNavar

Nicknames

NavVarr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Navarre mean?

Navarre is a place name from the historic Pyrenean kingdom, of Basque origin often linked to 'plain; field.' The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Navarre?

It's said nuh-VAR /nəˈvɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Navarre a boy or girl name?

Navarre is a boy's name.

How popular is Navarre?

Navarre is a rare name in the U.S.

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