Aven vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aven

Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

American English

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Aven Rank #1,157

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1157 for Aven.

Is Aven or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Aven at #1157 in the United States.

What do Aven and Zen mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Aven and Zen boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.