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Galvin

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAL-vin /ˈɡæl.vɪn/High

Meaning: From the Irish O Gealbhain — variously 'a sparrow' (gealbhan) and 'bright/dazzling white' (geal, 'bright', + ban, 'white'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A sparrow; bright white: Galvin is Irish. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish O Gealbhain — variously 'a sparrow' (gealbhan) and 'bright/dazzling white' (geal, 'bright', + ban, 'white'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12649 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 911

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819172025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Galvin comes from the Irish O Gealbhain — variously 'a sparrow' (gealbhan) and 'bright/dazzling white' (geal, 'bright', + ban, 'white'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'GAL-vin').

In the U.S. it appears as an Irish surname-name. Rare, a-sparrow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Galvin comes from the Irish O Gealbhain, variously 'a sparrow' and 'bright/dazzling white' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'GAL-vin').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Galvin — routes layered

Variations

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Nicknames

Gal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Galvin mean?

Galvin is Irish, variously 'a sparrow' and 'bright/dazzling white'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Galvin?

It's said GAL-vin /ˈɡæl.vɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Galvin a boy or girl name?

Galvin is a boy's name.

How popular is Galvin?

Galvin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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