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Navon

♂ Boy

Pronounced nah-VOHN /nɑˈvon/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew navon, 'wise; intelligent; discerning; understanding'Low

In 30 seconds: Wise; intelligent; discerning: Navon is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'nah-VOHN').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew navon, 'wise; intelligent; discerning; understanding'
U.S. rank (2024)#9575 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 284

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319952024

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

Navon comes from the Hebrew navon, 'wise; intelligent; discerning; understanding'. A crisp, classic name (said 'nah-VOHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, wise-and-discerning at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Navon is Hebrew for 'wise; intelligent; discerning' — a crisp, thoughtful name (said 'nah-VOHN').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Navon — Hebrew etymology

Variations

NawonNavonn

Nicknames

Nav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Navon mean?

Navon is Hebrew for 'wise; intelligent; discerning; understanding'.

How do you pronounce Navon?

It's said nah-VOHN /nɑˈvon/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Navon a boy or girl name?

Navon is a boy's name.

How popular is Navon?

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

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