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By Madison Dresler · Jul 2026

Nev

OriginDiminutive of Yaniv, Hebrew; Neville, English; or Nevin, Irish
Meaning"he will prosper; new town; holy"
GenderBoy
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About Nev

Variation of Neville

Famous Nevs

  • Yaniv "Nev" Schulman

    N.Y. photographer, the subject of documentary "Catfish" and host of TV show "Catfish"

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