Gavan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2415 in 2008 with 53 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 80 births ranking #1583. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 194.4%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 38,490 boys born was named Gavan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.