Gavyn is of Welsh origin, meaning 'little dog'. It is a variant spelling of Gavin, which also means ' little dog' but has Norman-French origins. The name Gavyn has gained popularity in recent years, perhaps due to its unique sound and spelling while still being easy to pronounce and remember.
The name Gavyn experienced fluctuations in popularity over these years, with a notable peak of 15 births in 2006 and a recent increase from 5 to 8 births between 2014 and 2015, followed by another slight decrease to 5 births in 2019.