Pavan

Pavan: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Pavan

  • A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit पवन (pavana).

How popular is Pavan?

7U.S. babies in 2025
#2926peak rank (2002)
564babies since 1880

Since 1880, 564 boys in the U.S. have been named Pavan. Its highest rank for boys was #2926 in 2002. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202532 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Pavan FAQ

What does the name Pavan mean?

A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit पवन (pavana).

What is the origin of the name Pavan?

Pavan is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.

How popular is the name Pavan?

Since 1880, 564 boys in the U.S. have been named Pavan. Its highest rank for boys was #2926 in 2002. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Pavan a boy or girl name?

Pavan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 564 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.