Neven
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Neven first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 429 babies have been named Neven in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Neven is past its peak , currently ranked #12,033 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,033
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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Also a Girl Name
Neven is also used as a girl name, ranked #26358.
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About the Name Neven
Neven is a boy name .
Is Neven a boy or girl name? Neven is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,033 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #26,358. Neven is more commonly used as a boy name.
Neven is currently ranked #12,033 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Neven include Nev, Ney, Neie, and Nevkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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