Jovan

Jovan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 94 boys in the United States.

Jovan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jovan

Jovan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jovan first appears in Social Security records in 1966. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #554 in 1979, and in 2024 94 babies received the name — 9,890 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jovan in US records

First recorded (US)
1966
Best US rank
#554 in 1979
Peak year
1998
Babies named Jovan in 2024
94
Total since 1880
9,890

Jovan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#446 in 2021
Babies named Jovan in 2025
42
Total since 1996
1,094

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jovan mean?

The meaning of Jovan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jovan a boy or girl name?

Jovan is a boy name. In 2024, 94 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jovan?

Jovan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jovan?

Jovan first appears in US records in 1966. Its best-ever ranking was #554 in 1979, and 94 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].