Maven

MAY-ven

Word name or Hebrew

"one who understands"

Maven Origin and Meaning

The name Maven is a girl's name of Hebrew, English origin meaning "one who understands".

In English, the word 'maven' refers to an expert or connoisseur, someone who possesses deep knowledge. Comedian Tracy Morgan brought this name into the spotlight when he chose it for his daughter, Maven Sonae, in 2013. Now, over 100 newborn girls in the US are given this name each year.

With its similarity to the classic Irish name Maeve and the trendy, serene Haven, Maven strikes a balance between being unique yet familiar, making it a modern favorite for parents seeking something distinctive yet approachable.

Maven Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 935 on Nameberry

Maven Popularity

• 935 Nameberry 2024
• 435 Unique 2023
• 261 Unisex 2023

20 Names Similar to Maven

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Famous People Named Maven

• Maven Klint Huffman American male pro wrestler
• Maven Sonae Morgan (b. 2013) daughter of American actor and comedian Tracy Morgan

Maven in Pop Culture

• Maven Blackbriar character in the video game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim"
• Maven Calore King in "Red Queen" series by Victoria Aveyard
• Maven (f) Also Mavin Mavine, Mavon. Mabyn is probably also from the same name, Irish Maeve (Meadhbh), name of a 1st c. queen, but of unknown meaning." (Entry in The Facts on File Dictionary of First Names (1983)