Javan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Treeless plain, large grassy area
Origin: Spanish/Taino
Popularity: Ranked #3988 in 2025 with 27 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Savannah. Shares the meaning 'Treeless plain, large grassy area.'
Similar names: javani, javanni, jahvani, javian, javante, jayvian, jadan, jahaan
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Javan? About 1 in 123,278 babies born in 2025 were named Javan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Javan
What does the name Javan mean?
Javan means “Treeless plain, large grassy area” from Spanish/Taino roots.
What is the origin of the name Javan?
Javan has Spanish/Taino origin. The traditional meaning is “Treeless plain, large grassy area”.
How popular is Javan?
Javan ranked #3949 in 2025 — given to 27 babies that year.
When was Javan most popular?
Javan peaked in 2004 with 142 babies registered that year.
Is Javan a boy or girl name?
Javan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Javans in registered births are male.
Is the name Javan rising or falling in popularity?
Javan has risen 343 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4292 in 2020 to #3949 in 2025.
How long has Javan been recorded?
Javan appears in birth records across 96 years — from 1916 through 2025.