Dash vs Aven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

American English

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Dash Rank #969

Aven Rank #1,157

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

Is Dash or Aven more popular?

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

What do Dash and Aven mean?

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

Are Dash and Aven boy or girl names?

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