Gavi is an Italian male given name of uncertain etymology. It was traditionally used as a short form of Gavino, which is derived from the Latin 'Caius', meaning 'to rejoice'. However, it has since evolved to be considered independent of its former origin and is now often associated with the Italian word 'gavire' meaning 'to sail', or even the English word 'gauge'. The name Gavi gained popularity in Italy during the 20th century and continues to be widely used today. It is not particularly common outside of Italy but can be found among speakers of Italian around the world.
"The popularity of the name Gavi appears to have significantly increased between 2018 and 2023, with a notable spike in births from 8 in 2018 to 16 in 2022, followed by another jump to 18 in 2023. In total, there were 42 babies named Gavi born during this period."