Aven: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

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

AY-venIPA /ˈeɪvən/

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