Nevo
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 66 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nevo reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Nevo ranks #8122 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Nevo is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, the Hebrew form of Nebo — the mountain in Jordan where Moses stood to view the Promised Land before his death. Nebo was also a Babylonian god of wisdom and writing, making this a name with both biblical and ancient Near Eastern significance.
Nevo is rare and resonant — a name that stands at the intersection of two ancient worlds, carrying the prophetic vision of Moses and the wisdom of Babylon in just four letters.
EtymologyShow more
Nevo appeared in SSA records in 2008, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Hebrew roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 66 recorded births, Nevo has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nevo has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 24 | #9709 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 36 | #12036 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | #12121 | — |
The Story of Nevo
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Nevo is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Nevo are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Nevo?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Nevo — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 36 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Nevo by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #8122 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10539 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10466 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13539 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9404 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10463 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13621 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11711 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13478 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12121 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024