Javan
Boy name · Arabic · Hebrew · Persian
MeaningGreece, Ionia · Hebrew
- US rank
- #3,949
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,114 in 2004
27 babies were named Javan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 326 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Javan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 63,291 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Javan, 27 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Javan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJavan first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2004, when it ranked #1,114. Today it's #3,949, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJavan was 3.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 20,661 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 63,291.
- TrendJavan has climbed 326 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,949. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Javan means “Greece, Ionia”. Our records link it to Arabic, Hebrew and Persian roots.
About the name Javan
Javan is a boy name of Arabic, Hebrew and Persian origin meaning “Greece, Ionia”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-van”. US birth records list Javan for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 96 of those 110 years. Its best year was 2004, when it ranked #1,114 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,949, with 27 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesHebrew namesPersian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
| 1920s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 1930s | 3.9 | 259,067 boys |
| 1940s | 2.0 | 492,611 boys |
| 1950s | 2.9 | 349,650 boys |
| 1960s | 4.8 | 209,205 boys |
| 1970s | 18 | 54,825 boys |
| 1980s | 25 | 40,469 boys |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,700 boys |
| 2000s | 55 | 18,228 boys |
| 2010s | 29 | 34,364 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 64,034 boys |
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Questions about the name Javan
What does the name Javan mean?
Javan means “Greece, Ionia” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Javan?
Javan has Arabic, Hebrew, Persian roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Javan a boy or girl name?
Javan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Javan?
Javan ranked #3,949 for US boys in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 2004 (#1,114).