Gaven

Meaning of Gaven

A medieval form of Gawain, meaning "white hawk". It can also mean "God sends".

Gaven has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gaven

After ranking as high as #688 in 2003, Gaven has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Gaven

• Gavin Newsom
  Governor of California
• Gavin Rossdale
  Musician, lead singer of Bush
• Gavin DeGraw
  Singer-songwriter, musician
• Gavin Hastings
  Scottish rugby player
• Gavin Creel
  American actor and singer

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Questions about the name Gaven

What does the name Gaven mean?

Gaven means a medieval form of gawain, meaning "white hawk". it can also mean "god sends", and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Gaven a boy's or a girl's name?

Gaven is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Gaven?

Gaven did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Gaven most popular?

Gaven peaked at #688 in 2003.