Gavan name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 17th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Welsh
Usage: Hindi and English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gavan g(a)-van
Meaning: Lord Buddha, From the Medieval Name Gawain and White Falcon
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What does Gavan mean?

Curious boy name Gavan is used largely in Hindi and English and of Welsh origin, Gavan means "Lord Buddha, From the Medieval Name Gawain or White Falcon". Gavan is version of widely accepted Gavin.

Of Celtic and Welsh origin, Offbeat Gavin, Gavin means "Falke, Little Hawk and Little Falcon".

How do I pronounce Gavan?

The two syllabled name Gavan is pronounced, g(a)-van.

Variants of Gavan

Gavin, Gawain, Gauvain

Names that rhyme with Gavan

How popular is the name Gavan?

Gavan is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1970 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 2003, it ranked 1577th when 80 boy were named Gavan.

Over 965 people have been named Gavan in United States. Gavan is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, where it last appeared in 2006 after 31 years of use since 1966.

Over 185 people have been named Gavan in Ireland. Gavan is a rare baby name in England and Wales and may not be used now. Gavan is a common name in Australia while somewhat familiar name in India, Pakistan and England.

At least, 2000 people globally have carried Gavan as their given name according to our findings.

YearRankBirths
201880969
2017107006
2016710811
201580109
2014628813
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What numerology tells about Gavan?

You have high ideals. You want to find your soul mate but secretly don't believe in soul mates. To have 7 as your personality number reveals the sensitive side of your personality. What fulfills your soul is your professional success. You don't need people to tell you that you are awesome and special because you already know. You can't imagine enjoying a normal life like many people do. You always have the best ideas and persistence to realize each and one of them at work.

Go through the following names similar to Gavan

  •  Gurvan - Gurvan's meaning is Wish, Passion or Assault is mainly used in French and Breton and is bestowed upon boys is originated from Breton and Welsh
  •  Ellis means Eliane or Form of Elijah is used as a unisex name. It is rooted from Welsh, English and Hebrew is particulary used in Swedish and Welsh. In 2018, celebrated name Ellis managed to bag 317th position among boy names in United States
  •  Enit - Girl name Enit is originated from Old Welsh, meaning of Enit is "Fair" is used especially in English
  •  Carthage - Carthages origin is Welsh is notably used in Welsh and English used as a boy name, meaning of Carthage is "Loving or The Anglicized Form of the Irish Carthach"
  •  Eilwen - Girl name Eilwen has origin in Welsh, meaning of Eilwen is "Like White"
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Sibling Names for Gavan

If you're looking for sibling names to complement your little one named "Gavan," we've got you covered! Whether you want to stick with a similar sound or opt for something completely different, check out our list of top picks below.

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Famous people named Gavan

  • Gavan Herlihy, former New Zealand politician
  • Gavan McDonell, Australian civil engineer
  • Gavan McCormack, researcher specializing in East Asia
  • Gavan O'Connor, Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives
  • Gavan O'Herlihy, Irish-American actor
  • Gavan Daws, American writer, historian and filmmaker residing
  • Gavan Levenson, South African professional golfer

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