Tavin

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAV-in /ˈtæv.ɪn/High

Meaning: A modern name — a short form of Octavian ('eighth'), or echoing Gawain/Tevin; no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Tavin echoes Octavian ('eighth') and Tevin. Sleek, fresh, and warm.

💕 Browse more names

Origin LowLatin, American

MeaningA modern name — a short form of Octavian ('eighth'), or echoing Gawain/Tevin; no single fixed root; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5403 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,865

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

Tavin is a modern name — variously a short form of Octavian, Latin 'eighth', or a coinage echoing Tevin and Gawain (routes layered, which we flag). A sleek, crisp, modern name; the sound carries it (nickname Tav).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-eighth at the (possible) root, and sleek.

Did you know? Tavin brushes Octavian ('eighth', Latin) and Tevin/Gawain — a sleek, modern coinage (the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Tavin — routes layered

Variations

TavianTevinGavin

Nicknames

Tav

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Tavin…

Tavian— a kin Tav- name

Tevin— a sound-neighbor boys' name

Gavin— a companion -avin boys' name

Calvin— another -vin boys' name

Explore names like Tavin

By themeuncertain coinage american latin

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Tavin mean?

Tavin echoes Octavian ('eighth') and Tevin/Gavin; the routes are layered, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Tavin?

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

Is Tavin a boy or girl name?

Tavin is a boy's name.

How popular is Tavin?

Tavin is a rare name in the U.S.