Aven vs Hera

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

Aven Rank #1,157
Hera Rank #2,783

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 vs #2783 for Hera.

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

Hera ___

  • Hera Grace
  • Hera Athena
  • Hera Rose
  • Hera Quinn
  • Hera Elise
  • Hera Minerva

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aven

Rowan Wren Sage Nova River

If you choose Hera

Apollo Athena Zeus Artemis Perseus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aven or Hera more popular?

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 compared to Hera at #2783 in the United States.

What do Aven and Hera mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Hera means "protectress, lady" (Greek origin).

Are Aven and Hera boy or girl names?

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

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