Find out how popular the first name Javeon has been for the last 33 years (from 1991 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Javeon by gender

Based on the last 33 years of data, Javeon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 35 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Javeon.

The history of the first name Javeon

Javeon is a modern English name with uncertain origins. It appears to be a recent invention, possibly blending elements from several different languages and cultures.

Some speculate that Javeon may have been influenced by the biblical name Javon or Javin, which is thought to derive from the Hebrew name Yavin meaning "he will enlighten". However, the spelling and pronunciation of Javeon differ significantly from these older names.

Others suggest Javeon could be a combination of the French name Javier and the English suffix "-on", though the meaning behind this portmanteau is unclear. Javier itself has roots in the Basque name Xabier, which means "bright new home".

There are no definitive historical records or ancient texts referencing the name Javeon prior to the late 20th century. Its origins and meaning remain somewhat of a mystery.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Javeon seem to be from the United States in the 1980s and 1990s, though it did not gain widespread popularity until the 2000s. Some of the first individuals known to bear this first name include:

Javeon Baker (born 1988), an American software engineer from California. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name.

Javeon Jones (born 1991), an American football player who competed in the NCAA for the University of Arkansas.

Javeon Thomas (born 1994), an American basketball player who played professionally in Europe after a college career at Arkansas State University.

Javeon Ousley (born 1997), an American musician and rapper from Detroit, Michigan. One of the more prominent public figures with this first name.

Javeon Robinson (born 2002), an American high school basketball player who has received national attention as a top prospect in his class.

While Javeon is a relatively new name without a clearly established etymology, it has gained a modest level of use and recognition in recent decades, particularly in certain regions of the United States.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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