Tavon

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAY-von /ˈteɪ.vɑn/High

Meaning: Modern coinage joining the Ta- prefix to the -von ending; sometimes via Tavian/Octavian, 'eighth'; no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: A smooth, modern American name: Tavon joins the Ta- prefix to the -von ending, with a possible nod to Octavian's 'eighth'. Confident, rhythmic, and contemporary.

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Origin MediumAmerican, Latin

MeaningModern coinage joining the Ta- prefix to the -von ending; sometimes via Tavian/Octavian, 'eighth'; no single fixed root

U.S. rank (2025)#5177 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,069

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

Tavon is a modern American coinage joining the Ta- prefix to the -von ending (as in Davon, Javon), sometimes linked to Tavian/Octavian, Latin 'eighth'. It has no single fixed root; like its cousins, it was built for its smooth, confident sound.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, melodic, and modern.

Did you know? Tavon shares the -von ending of Davon and Javon — a signature sound of modern African American naming — while sometimes carrying a faint echo of the Roman 'eighth', Octavian.

Overall data confidence 60%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

TavionTavronTevon

Nicknames

TavVon

Famous Bearers

★Tavon Austin (1990-)
American NFL wide receiver and return specialist
★Tavon Wilson (1990-)
American NFL safety

If you like Tavon…

Tavion— the -ion elaboration of the same name

Davon— a fellow -von coinage

Javon— the companion -von name

Travon— shares the -on ending

Maxton— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tavon mean?

Tavon is a modern coinage joining the Ta- prefix to the -von ending, sometimes via Octavian, 'eighth'.

How do you pronounce Tavon?

It's said TAY-von /ˈteɪ.vɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tavon a boy or girl name?

Tavon is a boy's name.

How popular is Tavon?

Tavon is a rare name in the U.S.