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Maven
UnisexMeaning of Maven: Hebrew: 'one who understands'
Maven is a unisex name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1299th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1299
165 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,795
First recorded 1998 · peak 2023
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
28% boys · 72% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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