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.
About 27 boys were named Javan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the biblical narrative of Genesis · The Bible
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The same feel as Javan — far less common.
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