Revan
Revan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Traveler or wanderer in Kurdish; popularized by sci-fi media.
Origin and history
Revan is a modern given name with dual origins, most notably recognized as a prominent fictional character in the Star Wars universe. It also occurs as a traditional Kurdish masculine name referring to a traveler or wanderer. In the United States, its usage has increased steadily in recent years due to popular culture influence.
Popularity in the United States
1,044 babies in the United States have been named Revan since 1880. It ranks #3641 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1384.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.2 %)
- CA (25.2 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
- UT (6.7 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 60 |
| 2010-2019 | 426 |
| 2020-2029 | 558 |
Fun facts
- Darth Revan was introduced in the 2003 video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, driving the name's contemporary popularity.
- In Kurdish language and culture, Revan translates to a traveler or someone who is moving forward.