Gavan

Boy name

Gavan has been given to 987 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 2003. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Gavan.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

987

Peak year

2003 (80 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

▼ -44%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Gavan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Gavinboy

189,665 babies since 1913

Gavynboy

5,339 babies since 1986

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Gavan.

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Torenboy

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981 babies since 1980

Jeremyahboy

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Nahomboy

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Mateusboy

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Lukusboy

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Gavan vs Philipp ⚖Gavan vs Deaundre ⚖Gavan vs Toren ⚖Gavan vs Jalan ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Gavan?

Gavan has been given to 987 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Gavan peak?

Gavan peaked in 2003, when 80 babies were given the name.

Is Gavan a girl or boy name?

Gavan is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Gavan are boys).

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