Tavyon is a name of African-American origin, derived from the Yoruba name 'Oyedotun', which means 'joy has returned'. It gained prominence during the 1970s and 1980s in the United States but remains relatively uncommon today. Tavyon typically consists of four syllables: Ta-vy-on, with the stress usually placed on the second syllable. Spelling variations include Tavion, Tavyan, and Tayvon, among others.
The name Tavyon had a consistent popularity with an average of about 6 births per year from 2001 to 2007, with slight increases in 2002 and 2005. There was a notable drop in popularity in 2007 with only 5 births recorded that year. Overall, Tavyon was chosen for 31 newborns during this period.