Raven

Meaning of Raven

The name Raven comes from the bird, which is known for being intelligent and mysterious.

Raven has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Raven

Raven has cooled off, slipping to #404 in 2025, down from a peak of #215 in 2000.

Raven as a boy's name

Raven is also used as a boy's name. Refers to the black bird, known for intelligence.

Notable people named Raven

• Raven-Symoné
  Actress, singer, and producer
• Raven Saunders
  Olympic shot putter
• Raven Leilani
  American author
• Raven Tracy
  Social media personality
• Raven Lyn Corneil
  American model

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Questions about the name Raven

What does the name Raven mean?

Raven means the name raven comes from the bird, which is known for being intelligent and mysterious, and it comes from English origins.

Is Raven a boy's or a girl's name?

Raven is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Raven?

In 2025, Raven ranked #404 for girls, down from #387 the year before.

When was Raven most popular?

Raven peaked at #215 in 2000.