Laven
Pronunciation: [ l-AYV-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Laven first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 11 babies have been named Laven in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laven is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,227 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,227
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Laven
Laven is a boy name .
Is Laven a boy or girl name? Laven is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,227 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,071. Laven is more commonly used as a girl name.
Laven is currently ranked #42,227 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laven include Lav, Lay, Laie, and Lavkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Laven include Lavern . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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