Find out how popular the first name Revin has been for the last 36 years (from 1988 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Revin by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Revin is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 13 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Revin.

The history of the first name Revin

The name Revin has its roots in the ancient Indo-European language family, tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *reu-, which means "to roar or make a loud noise." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have originally been associated with strength, power, or perhaps a fierce warrior spirit.

In the early medieval period, the name Revin emerged as a variant of the Germanic name Raven, which was derived from the Old Norse word "hrafn," meaning "raven." The raven, a powerful and intelligent bird, held great symbolic significance in Norse mythology and was often associated with the god Odin, wisdom, and the afterlife.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Revin can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical tales and myths from the 13th and 14th centuries. In the Saga of Grettir the Strong, a character named Revin is described as a formidable warrior and loyal companion to the legendary hero, Grettir.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Revin. In the 11th century, Revin of Liège (c. 1010 - c. 1080) was a Benedictine monk and author who wrote influential works on theology and monastic life. During the High Middle Ages, Revin de Boulogne (c. 1150 - c. 1220) was a French nobleman and crusader who fought in the Third Crusade alongside Richard the Lionheart.

In the Renaissance period, Revin Cellius (1490 - 1567) was a German humanist scholar and poet who made significant contributions to the study of classical literature. A century later, Revin Jansen (1612 - 1678) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his exquisite still-life paintings and landscapes.

Moving into the modern era, Revin Haglund (1904 - 1990) was a Swedish ice hockey player and Olympic medalist who competed in the 1928 and 1936 Winter Olympics. He is considered one of the greatest players in the early history of Swedish ice hockey.

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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