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Nevan
OriginIrish
Meaning"little saint"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#6340
2025 SSA
About Nevan
An Anglicized form of the Irish name, Naomhán, Nevan might feel like an updated Neville or Evan. With a charming meaning, it feels familiar but underused.
Nevan is also given to girls.
Pronounced NEV-un.
As of October 2026, Nevan ranked #19641 in US births in 2008 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,738 | 44 | 22.9 |
| 2015 | #3,202 | 36 | 18.8 |
| 2016 | #3,495 | 32 | 16.9 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,448 | 23 | 12.7 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,979 | 19 | 11 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,424 | 24 | 14 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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