One who understands; an expert
Derived from the Yiddish word 'meyvn', which ultimately comes from the Hebrew 'mevin', meaning one who understands or has knowledge. It entered American English in the mid-20th century to describe a connoisseur or expert in a specific field.
Less common today
Maven isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,437 in 2023.
A powerful technopath and antagonist · Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
