Lavon

♂ Boy

Pronounced lə-VAHN /ləˈvɑn/High

Meaning: American name in the La- plus -von pattern, coinciding with Hebrew lavan, 'white' — the root of biblical LabanLow

In 30 seconds: A midcentury American composition with an accidental Bible degree: Lavon rides the La-/-von pattern and happens to match Hebrew lavan, 'white' — Laban's own root.

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Origin MediumAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningAmerican name in the La- plus -von pattern, coinciding with Hebrew lavan, 'white' — the root of biblical Laban

U.S. rank (2025)#2910 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,110

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

Lavon flourished in twentieth-century American naming — both in the South (for all communities) and later in the La- composition tradition — its sound landing on Hebrew lavan, 'white', the root behind the biblical Laban. Israeli politician Pinhas Lavon and assorted athletes mark its scattered fame.

Hart of Dixie's mayor Lavon Hayes gave it a recent TV smile. The name remains uncommon, retro, and easygoing.

Did you know? Texas has a Lake Lavon and Israel had the 'Lavon Affair' — this small name turns up in surprisingly far-flung headlines for something so quietly used.

Overall data confidence 65%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — usage history

Variations

LaVonLavonneLevon

Nicknames

Von

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lavon mean?

Lavon is an American name in the La- plus -von pattern whose sound matches Hebrew lavan, 'white'.

How do you pronounce Lavon?

It's said lə-VAHN /ləˈvɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lavon a boy or girl name?

Lavon is used for both sexes, historically more for boys; this page covers that use.

How popular is Lavon?

Lavon is an uncommon, retro name in the U.S.