Greece; Ionian
In the Hebrew Bible, Javan was the grandson of Noah and is considered the progenitor of the Greek people. The name is etymologically linked to Ionia, a region of ancient Greece. It has a long history in biblical genealogy but remains a rare choice in modern times.
Less common today
Javan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,117 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the biblical narrative of Genesis · The Bible
Professional rugby union player
