Avon
a-von
US Popularity:11075
Origin:British
Meaning:River
Avon is a gender-neutral name brimming with personality. With Welsh and English origins, this moniker means “river.” Just as rivers are always flowing and moving toward their source, your little one will become the person they’re meant to be. The Welsh word afon and the Gaelic word abhainn are also closely connected to Avon. Many water courses throughout the world are known as Avon, from the River Avon in Bristol, England, to the Avon River in Western Australia. With a name so intricately linked to Earth’s most essential life source, little Avon will be an affirming and uplifting presence wherever they go.
How Popular Is The Name Avon?
U.S. Births
Overall:Avon is currently #11075 in U.S. births
Boy:Avon is currently #5250 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
No change
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Avon, July 2018
Behind the Name, Afon, January 2022
Ancestry, Avon Family History
Britannica, River Avon river, western England, United Kingdom, October 2024
Britannica, water, November 2024
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