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Nevan

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How to Pronounce Nevan

Pronounced NEV-ən /ˈnɛv.ən/High

Meaning: An Anglicized form of the Irish Naomhán, 'little saint; holy' (naomh, 'a saint, holy', plus a diminutive)Medium

In 30 seconds: Little saint: Nevan ties to the Irish Naomhán — 'little saint; holy'. Soft, devout, and warm.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningAn Anglicized form of the Irish Naomhán, 'little saint; holy' (naomh, 'a saint, holy', plus a diminutive)
U.S. rank (2025)#6340 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,169
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419862025

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

Nevan is an Anglicized form of the Irish Naomhán, 'little saint; holy' (from naomh, 'a saint, holy', plus the diminutive -án). Borne by several early Irish saints. A soft, devout, modern Irish name (said 'NEV-ən').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, little-saint at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Nevan comes from the Irish Naomhán, 'little saint; holy' (naomh, 'a saint', plus a fond diminutive) — borne by early Irish saints — a soft, devout name (said 'NEV-ən').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Nevan — root etymology

Variations

NaomhánNevin

Nicknames

Nev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nevan mean?

Nevan ties to the Irish Naomhán, 'little saint; holy'.

How do you pronounce Nevan?

It's said NEV-ən /ˈnɛv.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nevan a boy or girl name?

Nevan is a boy's name.

How popular is Nevan?

Nevan is a rare name in the U.S.

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