Gaven

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAV-in /ˈɡæv.ɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Gavin — from Gawain (Welsh Gwalchgwyn), variously 'a white hawk; a little falcon' and 'a hawk of battle'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A white hawk; a little falcon: Gaven spells Gavin. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowWelsh, Scottish

MeaningA spelling of Gavin — from Gawain (Welsh Gwalchgwyn), variously 'a white hawk; a little falcon' and 'a hawk of battle'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#11122 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,838

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Gaven is a spelling of Gavin — from Gawain (Welsh Gwalchgwyn), variously 'a white hawk; a little falcon' and 'a hawk of battle' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'GAV-in').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Gavin. Rare in this form, a-white-hawk at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Gavin comes from Gawain (Welsh Gwalchgwyn), variously 'a white hawk; a little falcon' — Gaven is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'GAV-in').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Gavin — routes layered

Variations

GavinGavynGawain

Nicknames

Gav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gaven mean?

Gaven spells Gavin — from Gawain, variously 'a white hawk; a little falcon'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Gaven?

It's said GAV-in /ˈɡæv.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gaven a boy or girl name?

Gaven is a boy's name.

How popular is Gaven?

Gaven is a very rare spelling in the U.S.