At a Glance: Name: Aven – Origin: Norwegian (possibly a variant of Avon, ultimately Celtic) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AY-ven
Aven is a Norwegian (possibly a variant of Avon, ultimately Celtic) boy's name. It appears in our list of Trending Baby Names of 2026 So Far.
Meaning & Origin of Aven
Origin: Norwegian (possibly a variant of Avon, ultimately Celtic).
A common claim: Sometimes said to be Hebrew for 'river.' Actually: Aven isn't Hebrew for 'river' — it's tied to Norwegian and the name Avon instead. The Hebrew word aven (אָוֶן) actually means 'wickedness' or 'trouble.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aven
Phonetic: AY-ven IPA: /ˈeɪvən/
Popularity of Aven
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1921–2024.
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