Nev
nev
US Popularity:27447
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Saint, holy; New town; The newest one; He will prosper
Nev is a gender-neutral name boasting many origins. With several meanings, including "new town," from the French and British Neville, and “saint” and “holy” from the Irish Nevan, Nev offers a world of possibilities. While more commonly used for boys, Nev is emerging as a cute girl name thanks to its feminine usage in Turkish as a short form of Nevin, meaning “the newest one” from a Persian root. It is also a diminutive of the masculine Hebrew Yaniv, meaning “he will prosper,” allowing you to reinvigorate an old family name from past generations. Whatever meaning resonates the most with you, Nev is a sweet choice for baby.
How Popular Is The Name Nev?
U.S. Births
Overall:Nev is currently #27447 in U.S. births
Girl:Nev is currently #16585 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#16585
in 2025
- 5709
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Nev (1)(2), October 2016
Behind the Name, Yaniv, December 2017
Behind the Name, Nevin (1)(2), July 2018
Behind the Name, Neville, July 2019
Name Doctor, Nevan
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