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Nev

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Pronounced NEV /ˈnɛv/Medium

Meaning: A short form, usually of Neville ('new town') or Nevin, and long a boys' nickname. Used here for a girl, which we note. Crisp and one-beat.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Nev shortens Neville/Nevin (said 'NEV'). Usually a boy's name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA short form, usually of Neville ('new town') or Nevin, and long a boys' nickname. Used here for a girl, which we note. Crisp and one-beat.
U.S. rank (2023)#10916 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320032023

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

Nev is a clipped form of Neville or Nevin, long a boys' nickname. As a girl's name it is very rare; it is usually a boy's name, which we note (said 'NEV').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and short.

Did you know? Nev is a short form of Neville ('new town') or Nevin — usually a boys' nickname, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'NEV').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Nev — short for Neville/Nevin; boy-leaning; one-syllable

Variations

NevNeveNevi

Nicknames

NevNevie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nev mean?

Nev is a short form, usually of Neville or Nevin; it is usually a boy's name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nev?

It's said NEV /ˈnɛv/ — one syllable.

Is Nev a boy or girl name?

Nev is used here as a girl's name; note it is usually a boys' short form (of Neville or Nevin), which we note.

How popular is Nev?

Nev is rare for girls in the U.S. and more familiar as a boys' nickname.

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