Zavin

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Pronounced ZAV-in /ˈzæv.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name, most likely a Z-styled reshaping of Gavin or an echo of the Armenian Zaven ('ruler; governor'). As used its exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Zavin echoes Gavin or Zaven (said 'ZAV-in'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern coined name, most likely a Z-styled reshaping of Gavin or an echo of the Armenian Zaven ('ruler; governor'). As used its exact route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12277 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 61

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

Zavin is a contemporary coined name, most naturally read as a Z-styled Gavin or an echo of the Armenian Zaven, 'ruler; governor'. Which a family intends varies, so its exact route is uncertain, which we note. It reaches the U.S. as a fresh, modern pick (said 'ZAV-in').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, modern, and fresh.

Did you know? Zavin reads as a Z-styled Gavin or an echo of the Armenian Zaven, 'ruler' — a coinage whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ZAV-in').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Zavin — Modern coinage; possibly Z-styled Gavin/Zaven; routes uncertain

Variations

ZavenGavinZavyn

Nicknames

ZavVin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zavin mean?

Zavin is a modern coinage, likely a Z-styled Gavin or an echo of Armenian Zaven ('ruler'); as used the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zavin?

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

Is Zavin a boy or girl name?

Zavin is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Zavin?

Zavin is a rare, modern name in the U.S.