Austen vs Aven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aven

Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,157
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
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Popularity Comparison

Austen Rank #1,986
Aven Rank #1,157

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 vs #1986 for Austen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Austen ___

  • Austen James
  • Austen Clark
  • Austen Reed
  • Austen Henry
  • Austen Thomas
  • Austen Gray

Aven ___

  • Aven James
  • Aven Cole
  • Aven Reid
  • Aven River
  • Aven Hawk
  • Aven Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Austen

Emerson Bronte Tennyson Harper Elliot

If you choose Aven

Rowan Wren Sage Nova River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austen or Aven more popular?

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 compared to Austen at #1986 in the United States.

What do Austen and Aven mean?

Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin). Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin).

Are Austen and Aven boy or girl names?

Austen is primarily a boy name. Aven is primarily a boy name.

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