Gavyn

Meaning of Gavyn

Gavyn is a variant of Gavin, which means "white hawk" or "God sends". It implies purity and strength.

Gavyn has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gavyn

After ranking as high as #631 in 2008, Gavyn has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Gavyn

• Gavin Newsom
  Governor of California
• Gavin DeGraw
  American singer-songwriter
• Gavin Rossdale
  English musician (Bush)
• Gavin O'Connor
  American film director
• Gavin Creel
  American stage actor

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Questions about the name Gavyn

What does the name Gavyn mean?

Gavyn means gavyn is a variant of gavin, which means "white hawk" or "god sends". it implies purity and strength, and it comes from Welsh origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Gavyn?

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

When was Gavyn most popular?

Gavyn peaked at #631 in 2008.