Javeon first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Javeon has been for the last 34 years (from 1991 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Javeon

A masculine name of African American origin, a variant of Javon.

Popularity of Javeon by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Javeon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 21 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Javeon.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024210
2023350
2022340
2021360
2020290
2019230
2018360
2017370
2016340
2015570
2014570
2013720
2012650
2011830
20101050
2009990
20081120
20071090
2006770
2005960
2004900
2003620
2002660
2001550
2000520
1999320
1998240
1997120
1996130
1995120
199470
199260
199180

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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