Haven
Meaning
"shelter, sanctuary"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #202
- Total SSA Count
- 1,517
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Hav
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"shelter, sanctuary"
Origin: Old English
"born of fire (head of fire)"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Haven is more popular, ranked #202 vs #1355 for Kenny.
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Haven is more popular, ranked #202 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.
Haven means "shelter, sanctuary" (Old English origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).
Haven is primarily a girl name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.