Daven
Meaning
"from Devon, poet"
Origin: Celtic via Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,602
- Total SSA Count
- 22
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Dave, Dav
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from Devon, poet"
Origin: Celtic via Old English
"surname of possible Welsh origin"
Origin: Welsh/English
Daven is more popular, ranked #4602 vs #59458 for Kiffin.
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Daven is more popular, ranked #4602 compared to Kiffin at #59458 in the United States.
Daven means "from Devon, poet" (Celtic via Old English origin). Kiffin means "surname of possible Welsh origin" (Welsh/English origin).
Daven is primarily a boy name. Kiffin is primarily a girl name.