Aven vs Deja

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
Av

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Deja

Girl #2,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sense of familiarity"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,861
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dej

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Popularity Comparison

Aven Rank #1,157
Deja Rank #2,861

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 vs #2861 for Deja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aven ___

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

Deja ___

  • Deja Marie
  • Deja Nicole
  • Deja Lynn
  • Deja Simone
  • Deja Renee
  • Deja Monique

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aven

Rowan Wren Sage Nova River

If you choose Deja

Amara Zara Kira Monique Andre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aven or Deja more popular?

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 compared to Deja at #2861 in the United States.

What do Aven and Deja mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Deja means "sense of familiarity" (French origin).

Are Aven and Deja boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Deja is primarily a girl name.

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