Gavyn

Gavyn: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Gavyn

  • A male given name from the Celtic languages.

Etymology

Rare spelling variant of Gavin.

How popular is Gavyn?

25U.S. babies in 2025
#631peak rank (2008)
5,339babies since 1880

Since 1880, 120 girls and 5,219 boys in the U.S. have been named Gavyn (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7805 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #631 in 2008. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025395 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Gavyn FAQ

What does the name Gavyn mean?

A male given name from the Celtic languages. Rare spelling variant of Gavin.

What is the origin of the name Gavyn?

Gavyn is listed as a name of Celtic origin.

How popular is the name Gavyn?

Since 1880, 120 girls and 5,219 boys in the U.S. have been named Gavyn (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7805 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #631 in 2008. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Gavyn a boy or girl name?

Gavyn is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 120 girls and 5,219 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.