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Lavaughn

♂ Boy

Pronounced luh-VON /ləˈvɔːn/Medium

Meaning: Lavaughn reads as a modern American coinage joining the La- prefix with Vaughn, a Welsh-rooted name meaning 'little' or 'small.' The blend itself is invented; routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: A smooth coinage: Lavaughn pairs the La- prefix with Vaughn (said 'luh-VON'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningLavaughn reads as a modern American coinage joining the La- prefix with Vaughn, a Welsh-rooted name meaning 'little' or 'small.' The blend itself is invented; routes uncertain here.
U.S. rank (2024)#11734 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1929
Total births (all-time)≈ 936

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192919142024

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

As a boy's name, Lavaughn reads as a recent American coinage built from the La- prefix and Vaughn. The blend is invented rather than inherited; the routes are uncertain, which we note. A smooth, modern pick (said 'luh-VON').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, modern, and coined.

Did you know? Lavaughn joins the creative La- naming tradition with an echo of Vaughn, a Welsh name for 'little' — a modern coinage whose blended routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'luh-VON').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Lavaughn — Modern La-/Vaughn coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

LavonLavaunLevaughn

Nicknames

VonLav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lavaughn mean?

Lavaughn is a modern coinage joining the La- prefix with Vaughn ('little'); the blend is invented, and its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lavaughn?

It's said luh-VON /ləˈvɔːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lavaughn a boy or girl name?

Here Lavaughn is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lavaughn?

Lavaughn is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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