Gavan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gavan Name at a Glance

Name	Gavan
Meaning	Hawk of the battle: white hawk. From the medieval name Gawain. See also Gwayne.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gavan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gavan means “Hawk of the battle: white hawk. From the medieval name Gawain. See also Gwayne”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gavan Name Origin

Our database records Gavan under Welsh origin. Browse more Welsh baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gavan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gavan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gavan

When considering Gavan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.