Zavon

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Pronounced za-VON /za.ˈvɒn/Medium

Meaning: A modern African-American style coinage, built from the Za- prefix and a -von ending in the family of Devon and Javon. No fixed traditional meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Zavon is a modern coined name in the Devon/Javon family (said 'za-VON'). A layered, sound-first pick; routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern African-American style coinage, built from the Za- prefix and a -von ending in the family of Devon and Javon. No fixed traditional meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#8898 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 250

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Zavon is a contemporary coined name, part of the rich Za-/Ja- naming tradition in African-American families. It blends familiar sounds — the Za- prefix, the -von of Devon and Javon — into something fresh, with no fixed traditional meaning. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'za-VON').

It sits comfortably among modern, sound-layered coinages. Modern, rhythmic, and personal.

Did you know? Zavon pairs the fashionable Za- opening with a -von ending shared by Devon and Javon — a modern coinage whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'za-VON').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Zavon — Modern coinage in Devon/Javon family; routes uncertain

Variations

JavonZavionDevon

Nicknames

ZavVon

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If you like Zavon…

Javon— a like -von coinage in the same family

Zavion— a very close cousin in sound

Devon— a source of the shared -von ending

Zaid— a like modern Z-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zavon mean?

Zavon is a modern coined name in the Devon/Javon family, with no fixed traditional meaning. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zavon?

It's often said za-VON /za.ˈvɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zavon a boy or girl name?

Zavon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Zavon?

Zavon is a rare, modern coined name for boys in the U.S.