Jovan
Pronunciation: [ j-OHV-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jovan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 1,079 babies have been named Jovan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jovan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,466 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,466
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Jovan
Jovan is a girl name .
Is Jovan a boy or girl name? Jovan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #34,466 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,755. Jovan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jovan is currently ranked #34,466 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jovan include Jov, Joy, Joie, and Jovkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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