Gavan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2753 in 2010 with 44 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 80 births ranking #1583. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 144.4%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 43,600 boys born was named Gavan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.