Uncertain; possibly a modern blend or variant of Brevin.
Breven is a modern American name with no single established etymology. It is often considered a variant of Brevin, which may be a diminutive of the Irish name Breanainn (Brendan), or a creative combination of sounds found in names like Bevan and Steven.
Less common today
Breven isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,859 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
