NAME PROFILE
Gavan
Derived from the Welsh river name Conwy, meaning 'holy river' or 'hound of the plain'. It suggests a personality that is both deep and adaptable, carrying an innate sense of leadership and a calm, steady spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 987 |
| Gender | Male (16% / 84%) |
| Peak year | 2003 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1997 |
| Most recent | 2013 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Welsh, English, Irish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 42%CA — 37%FL — 11%IL — 5%IN — 5%
Notable People
Conway Twitty (Country music singer, 'Hello Darlin') · Tim Conway (Comedian, 'The Carol Burnett Show') · Conway The Machine (Rapper, 'From King to a God') · John Horton Conway (Mathematician, 'Game of Life') · Conway Savage (Musician, 'Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds')
Nicknames & Diminutives
ConConnyWay
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