Gaven
Pronunciation: [ g-AYV-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gaven first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 3,832 babies have been named Gaven in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gaven is past its peak , currently ranked #9,840 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,840
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Gaven
Gaven is a boy name .
Gaven is currently ranked #9,840 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gaven include Gav, Gaie, and Gavkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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