Gavan
Gavan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
White hawk or little hawk.
Origin and history
Gavan is a variant of the name Gavin, which traces back to the medieval Arthurian character Gawain. Originating from Celtic roots, it is generally understood to mean 'white hawk' or 'little hawk'. In the United States, Gavan remains an uncommon spelling compared to the more traditional Gavin.
Popularity in the United States
987 babies in the United States have been named Gavan since 1880. It ranks #3695 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.4 %)
- CA (27.8 %)
- FL (8 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
- IL (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 45 |
| 1990-2000 | 175 |
| 2000-2010 | 553 |
| 2010-2019 | 182 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Famous people named Gavan
- Gavan O'Herlihy: Actor
Fun facts
- Gavan is derived from Gawain, a knight of the Round Table in medieval Arthurian folklore.
- The spelling Gavan is significantly rarer in the U.S. than the standard spelling Gavin.