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Taven
♂ Boy
Pronounced TAY-vən /ˈteɪ.vən/High
Meaning: Modern name in the Tavin/Taven set — Gustav-clip ('staff of the Geats') echoes; routes informalLow
In 30 seconds: Tavern minus one letter, Gustav minus formality: Taven pours a smooth modern two-beat with Scandinavian dregs. Drink responsibly.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningModern name in the Tavin/Taven set — Gustav-clip ('staff of the Geats') echoes; routes informal
U.S. rank (2024)#3961 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,689
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Taven is a modern Tavin-set name — Gustav-clip echoes (routes informal, which we flag).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, staff-in-echo, and poured smooth.
Did you know? Taven may clip grand Gustav ('Geats' staff') or simply ride the Aiden-current — wrestling's Matt Taven defends the spelling.
Overall data confidence 50%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence
Variations
TavinTavynTavian
Nicknames
Tav
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If you like Taven…
Gustav— the possible staff-source
Draven— a fellow -aven modern
Talen— another modern pick
Tyren— a fellow American choice
Taiden— echoes that soft -en sound
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Taven mean?
Taven is a modern name with Gustav-clip echoes; routes are informal.
How do you pronounce Taven?
It's said TAY-vən /ˈteɪ.vən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Taven a boy or girl name?
Taven is a boy's name.
How popular is Taven?
Taven is a rare name in the U.S.