Little saint or little holy one
Nevan is an anglicized form of the Irish name Naomhán. It is derived from the Irish word 'naomh', meaning holy or saintly, combined with a diminutive suffix. It has historically been associated with early Irish saints.
Less common today
Nevan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,718 in 2004.
An early Irish saint and abbot
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
