Pavan is of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit 'pavana', which means 'cool breeze'. It is often used as both a given name and a surname. The name has gained popularity globally, with notable bearers including Pavan Kumar Kalyan, an Indian film actor and politician.
It appears that the name Pavan experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with the highest number of births occurring in 1999 (26) and the lowest in several years including 2010 and 2011 (7). The total number of births recorded is 550.