Gavan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2711 in 2006 with 43 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 80 births ranking #1583. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 138.9%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 47,793 boys born was named Gavan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.