Lavan is of Hebrew origin and signifies "white" or "blanket". It's often associated with the biblical figure Laban, who was the uncle of Jacob and a wealthy sheep owner. The name Lavan has a rich cultural history and is considered quite distinctive today.
The name Lavan appears to have had periods of popularity and decline over the years. The highest number of births recorded was 10 in 1977, while some years saw no more than 5 births (24 out of the 67 years listed). The total number of births between 1918 and 2013 is 281.