boy's name
Novan
NOH-vun or noh-VAHN
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 179
Novan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2009, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Novan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Novan?
In 2025, Novan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Novan Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Novan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Novan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Novan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Novan
- Pronunciation NOH-vun or noh-VAHN
Sibling Names for Novan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Novan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Novan
How popular is the name Novan?
In 2025, Novan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Novan a girl's or a boy's name?
Novan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Novan?
Novan has 2 syllables.
When was Novan most popular?
Novan peaked in 2009, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Novan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Novan currently ranks #5,357 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.