Raven Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Raven Name at a Glance

Name	Raven
Meaning	Dark haired or wise.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Raven Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Raven means “Dark haired or wise”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Raven Name Origin

Our database records Raven under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Raven a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Raven is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Raven

When considering Raven for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.