Nevan
Boy name · Celtic Gaelic · English · Irish
Meaninglittle saint · Irish
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,701 in 2004
14 babies were named Nevan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,288 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2008–2025
US births per million boys, 1986–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nevan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nevan, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nevan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNevan first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2004, when it ranked #1,701. Today it's #6,143, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendNevan has slipped 1,288 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Irish, Nevan means “little saint”. Our records link it to Celtic Gaelic, English and Irish roots.
About the name Nevan
Nevan is a boy name of Celtic Gaelic, English and Irish origin meaning “little saint”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-van”. US birth records list Nevan for boys from 1986 to 2025, in 37 of those 40 years. Its best year was 2004, when it ranked #1,701 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesEnglish namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.6 | 384,615 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,481,481 boys |
| 1990s | 6.6 | 150,830 boys |
| 2000s | 29 | 34,153 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 53,763 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 91,603 boys |
More Celtic Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Bowen · son of Owen
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Boy name: Danny · God is my judge
- Boy name: Calum · dove
- Unisex name: Bowie · yellow-haired
- Boy name: Cian · ancient
- Unisex name: Naveen · new
- Boy name: Earl · nobleman
Questions about the name Nevan
What does the name Nevan mean?
Nevan means “little saint” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Nevan?
Nevan has Celtic Gaelic, English, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Bowen, Malcolm, Danny.
Is Nevan a boy or girl name?
Nevan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nevan?
Nevan ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2004 (#1,701).