Javon
Javon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Javon
- A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
Etymology
African-American coinage from the second half of the 20th century. Compare Javion, Jayvion.
How popular is Javon?
Since 1880, 760 girls and 17,646 boys in the U.S. have been named Javon (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2506 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #357 in 2001. In 2025, 169 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Javon FAQ
What does the name Javon mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage. African-American coinage from the second half of the 20th century. Compare Javion, Jayvion.
How popular is the name Javon?
Since 1880, 760 girls and 17,646 boys in the U.S. have been named Javon (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2506 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #357 in 2001. In 2025, 169 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Javon a boy or girl name?
Javon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 760 girls and 17,646 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.