Javon

Javon - A very unique male name

Javon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1974 on position #1150. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Javon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Javon? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Javon. The baby boy name Javon was given to 117 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1220 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 12,532 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Javon peaked in popularity 25 years ago in 2001 on position 357.

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Javon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Javon is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #467 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,318.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Javon is where you live.

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Javon origin and meaning

Modern American, possibly from biblical Javan

Uncertain — often linked to Javan, a Hebrew biblical name (a grandson of Noah, ancestor of the Greeks), but modern Javon may equally be a Jay- construction; the line is not documented

Javon rose in the 1970s–90s alongside the Jay- names and peaked in 2001. Name books assert the Javan connection confidently, but Javan is pronounced differently and no documented chain links them. We mark it uncertain and give both possibilities.

Origin uncertain

Javon is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Javon

We've found the following names that sound similar to Javon, sorted by popularity.

Jovan / Jovani / Javion / Jovanni / Jovanny / Jovany / Jevon / Jayvion / Jayvon / Javen /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Javon

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Javon a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Javon?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

jah-VON · /dʒəˈvɑn/
Families split between jah-VON and JAY-von.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Javan — The biblical name Javon is claimed to come from.
• Jayvon — A Jay-spelled variant.
• Jevon — A related form with its own history.

Famous bearers

• Javon Walker — American football wide receiver, a Pro Bowl selection with Green Bay (b. 1978) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Javon is a smooth, distinctly African-American creation of the late 20th century — now past its peak, it reads as a name of its generation.

Worth knowing

• Pronunciation splits (jah-VON vs JAY-von) and the biblical derivation is asserted online more confidently than the evidence allows.