Kayvon

Kayvon - A very unique male name

Kayvon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1981 on position #2363. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kayvon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kayvon? 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 Kayvon. The baby boy name Kayvon was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3054 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kayvon peaked in popularity 29 years ago in 1997 on position 2084.

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Kayvon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kayvon is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,973 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,340.

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 Kayvon is where you live.

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Kayvon origin and meaning

Persian, form of Keyvan

Uncertain — often linked to the Kayanian kings or to Saturn, but no single meaning is established

Kayvon is an American spelling of the Persian name Keyvan, used in Persian-speaking families and in the United States. Keyvan is associated in Persian tradition with the Kayanian dynasty and, in astrology, with the planet Saturn, but the name is not tied to one settled gloss. It has been in the American data since 1981.

Origin uncertain

Kayvon is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kayvon, pop culture references for the name Kayvon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kayvon

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

Kevin / Keven / Kevon / Kavon / Kevan / Kavin / Kevyn / Kavion / Kevion / Kwabena /

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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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Even more about Kayvon

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 Kayvon 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 Kayvon?

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

KAY-von · /ˈkeɪvɑːn/

Around the world

• Keyvan (Persian) — The standard Persian form of the name

Spellings and nicknames

• Keyvan — Standard Persian spelling
• Kayvan — Alternative transliteration

Famous bearers

• Kayvon Thibodeaux — American football player (b. 2000) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A distinctive Persian name with a strong sound that stands out without being hard to pronounce.

Worth knowing

• The spelling varies between Kayvon, Kayvan and Keyvan, so expect variant spellings in records.