UK boy's name
Jahvon
A Hebrew masculine name meaning "Yahweh is gracious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jahvon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jahvon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2008 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Jahvon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Jahvon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jahvon ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 boys were registered as Jahvon.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jahvon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4023
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Jahvon mean?
The name Jahvon is derived from the Hebrew name Yahvon, which originated in ancient Israel during biblical times. It is a combination of the Hebrew words "Yah," meaning "God," and "von," meaning "grace" or "favor." The name can be interpreted as "God's grace" or "favored by God."
In the Old Testament, the name Yahvon is mentioned as a descendant of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. However, there are no significant historical figures directly associated with this name in ancient texts or scriptures.
The earliest recorded use of the variant spelling "Jahvon" can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various European records. During this period, the name was likely influenced by the spread of Christianity and the translation of biblical names into different languages.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Jahvon, although their impact and fame were relatively limited. One such person was Jahvon Becker (1792-1868), a German philosopher and writer who published works on ethics and morality.
Another individual named Jahvon was Jahvon Delacroix (1845-1923), a French painter known for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in the late 19th century.
In the 20th century, Jahvon Ritter (1918-2002) was a Swiss architect who designed several notable buildings in Zurich, including the Swiss National Museum extension.
Additionally, Jahvon Alvarez (1932-1998) was a Mexican writer and poet who gained recognition for his poetic works exploring themes of identity and social justice.
Lastly, Jahvon Mwanza (born 1975) is a contemporary African writer and activist from Tanzania, known for his novels and advocacy for human rights and environmental issues.
While the name Jahvon may have biblical origins, its usage has been relatively uncommon throughout history, with only a handful of notable individuals bearing this name across different disciplines and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jahvon over time
The chart below shows babies named Jahvon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jahvon, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahvon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jahvon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4414 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jahvon
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jahvon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jahvon in the UK right now?
In 2016, Jahvon was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jahvon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Jahvon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jahvon?
A Hebrew masculine name meaning "Yahweh is gracious".
How many people are called Jahvon in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Jahvon across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.