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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The black-feathered bird
- Origin
- English (word name, masculine use parallels Old Norse Hrafn)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- RAY-vuhn
Raven takes its name straight from the black-feathered bird, and it's pronounced RAY-vuhn. It's used for both boys and girls, with the masculine use running parallel to the Old Norse name Hrafn, and it carries a free-spirited, adventurous feel drawn from the natural world.
Meaning & Origin of Raven
Meaning: The black-feathered bird.
Origin: English (word name, masculine use parallels Old Norse Hrafn).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Raven
RAY-vuhnIPA /ˈreɪvən/
Popularity of Raven
Raven has shown up in U.S. birth data since 1921, hitting its highest popularity in 1993 at #139 with 2,285 babies, before settling to #388 in 2024 with 813 babies.
Names Like Raven
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FAQ
What does the name Raven mean?
The black-feathered bird. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Raven?
Raven is pronounced RAY-vuhn (IPA: /ˈreɪvən/).
Is Raven a popular name right now?
Raven peaked at #139 in 1993 and is ranked #388 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1921–2024.)
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