Aven vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aven

Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Aven Rank #1,157

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1157 for Aven.

Is Aven or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Aven at #1157 in the United States.

What do Aven and Dash mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Aven and Dash boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.