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Neven

♂ Boy

Pronounced NEH-ven /ˈnɛ.vɛn/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic (Croatian/Serbian) neven, 'a marigold/calendula flower'; also linked to the Irish/Cornish saint's name Nevan ('little saint'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A marigold; a flower: Neven is Slavic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NEH-ven'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowSlavic
MeaningFrom the Slavic (Croatian/Serbian) neven, 'a marigold/calendula flower'; also linked to the Irish/Cornish saint's name Nevan ('little saint'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9455 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 437

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119762025

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

Neven comes from the Slavic (Croatian/Serbian) neven, 'a marigold/calendula flower'; also linked to the Irish/Cornish saint's name Nevan ('little saint'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'NEH-ven').

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Irish-heritage families. Rare, a-marigold at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Neven is 'a marigold/calendula' in Slavic (also linked to the saint's name Nevan, 'little saint') — a crisp, nature-linked name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NEH-ven').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Neven — Slavic; routes layered

Variations

NevanNevinNevven

Nicknames

Nev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neven mean?

Neven is Slavic for 'a marigold/calendula'; also linked to the saint's name Nevan ('little saint'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Neven?

It's said NEH-ven /ˈnɛ.vɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Neven a boy or girl name?

Neven is a boy's name.

How popular is Neven?

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

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