Boy
Jovan
God is gracious
About Jovan
This distinguished name carries a timeless quality that resonates across cultures and generations. Strong yet approachable, it presents a sophisticated choice that avoids common trends while maintaining widespread recognition. The name offers excellent versatility, working equally well in professional settings and casual environments. Parents seeking something distinctive without being overly unconventional will find this name strikes the perfect balance. It has a confident sound that suggests both strength and intelligence, qualities many parents hope to instill in their sons. The name's international appeal makes it particularly suitable for multicultural families or those with global aspirations. Its pronunciation is straightforward, reducing the likelihood of confusion or mispronunciation throughout life. The name also lends itself well to various nickname possibilities while standing strong on its own. Overall, it represents a refined choice that will serve a child well from infancy through adulthood.
Popularity of the Name Jovan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | #737 | ||
| 1977 | #644 | ||
| 1978 | #609 | ||
| 1979 | #554 | ||
| 1980 | #581 | ||
| 1981 | #569 | ||
| 1982 | #568 | ||
| 1983 | #609 | ||
| 1984 | #616 | ||
| 1985 | #621 | ||
| 1986 | #590 | ||
| 1987 | #645 | ||
| 1988 | #623 | ||
| 1989 | #644 | ||
| 1990 | #620 | ||
| 1991 | #629 | ||
| 1992 | #641 | ||
| 1993 | #644 | #855 | |
| 1994 | #690 | ||
| 1995 | #694 | #885 | |
| 1996 | #766 | ||
| 1997 | #699 | #818 | #707 |
| 1998 | #648 | #793 | |
| 1999 | #654 | ||
| 2000 | #682 | #712 | |
| 2001 | #671 | #602 | |
| 2002 | #778 | #869 | #696 |
| 2003 | #766 | #684 | |
| 2004 | #751 | #826 | |
| 2005 | #875 | #693 | |
| 2006 | #844 | #759 | |
| 2007 | #868 | #995 | #899 |
| 2008 | #887 | #711 | |
| 2009 | #922 | #998 | #680 |
| 2010 | #922 | #584 | |
| 2011 | #919 | #741 | |
| 2012 | #879 | #629 | |
| 2013 | #755 | #615 | |
| 2014 | #680 | #813 | |
| 2015 | #759 | #985 | |
| 2016 | #692 | #794 | |
| 2017 | #678 | #850 | |
| 2018 | #731 | #896 | |
| 2019 | #657 | #868 | |
| 2020 | #668 | #912 | |
| 2021 | #489 | #641 | |
| 2022 | #568 | #739 | |
| 2023 | #767 | #869 | |
| 2024 | #639 | #780 | |
| 2025 | #844 | #868 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Canada
Variations of Name Jovan
Names Similar to Jovan
Nicknames for Jovan
- Jo
- Jovy
- Van
- Jovvy
Famous People Named Jovan
| Jovan Belcher | American football player |
| Jovan Kirovski | American soccer player |
| Jovan Jovanović Zmaj | Serbian poet |
| Jovan Deretić | Serbian historian |
| Jovan Radomir | Prince of Serbia |
| Jovan Ristić | Serbian statesman |
| Jovan Stanković | Serbian scientist |
| Jovan Krkobabić | Serbian politician |
| Jovan Pavlović | Serbian bishop |
| Jovan Dabović | Montenegrin basketball player |
| Jovan Divjak | Bosnian general |
| Jovan Branković | Serbian despot |
| Jovan Sremac | Serbian writer |
| Jovan Byford | British psychologist |
| Jovan Popović | Serbian philosopher |
| Jovan Hutton Pulitzer | American inventor |
| Jovan Djordjević | Serbian historian |
| Jovan Hadži-Vasiljević | Serbian archaeologist |
| Jovan Jovanović | Serbian painter |
| Jovan Radnić | Croatian actor |
Characters Named Jovan
| Jovan Drago | from the novel "The Falcon Throne" by Karen Miller |
| Jovan Carrington | from the TV series "Greenleaf" |
| Jovan Miličević | from the movie "Montevideo, God Bless You!" |
| Jovan Adepo | character in the TV series "Watchmen" |
| Jovan Myovic | from the novel "The Black Prism" by Brent Weeks |
| Jovan Belovukovic | from the movie "Underground" by Emir Kusturica |
| Jovan Petronijević | from the novel "The Bridge on the Drina" by Ivo Andrić |
| Jovan Racić | from the TV series "Senke nad Balkanom" |
| Jovan Hristić | from the movie "Kad budem mrtav i beo" by Živojin Pavlović |
| Jovan Vukmirica | from the movie "Bure baruta" by Goran Paskaljević |
| Jovan Homenyuk | from the movie "The Living and the Dead" by Kristijan Milić |
| Jovan Veselinovic | from the movie "Lajanje na zvezde" by Zdravko Šotra |
| Jovan Matković | from the TV series "Vratiće se rode" |
| Jovan Simeunović | from the TV series "Moj rođak sa sela" |
| Jovan Bošković | from the movie "The Fourth Man" by Dejan Zečević |
| Jovan Mićić | from the TV series "Selo gori, a baba se češlja" |
| Jovan Bačkulja | from the movie "Tri karte za Holivud" by Božidar 'Bota' Nikolić |
| Jovan Petrović | from the movie "Zona Zamfirova" by Zdravko Šotra |
| Jovan Slavnić | from the TV series "Vruć vetar" |
| Jovan Grković | from the movie "Deveti krug" by France Štiglic |