Tavin
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Noble friend, elf friend
Origin: Old English/Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #6101 in 2025 with 15 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alvin. Shares the meaning 'Noble friend, elf friend.'
Similar names: tavian, tavion, tayvin, taina, tavi, tavia, taevion, tayvian
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Tavin? About 1 in 221,900 babies born in 2025 were named Tavin, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tavin
What does the name Tavin mean?
Tavin means “Noble friend, elf friend” from Old English/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Tavin?
Tavin has Old English/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble friend, elf friend”.
How popular is Tavin?
Tavin ranked #5861 in 2025 — given to 15 babies that year.
When was Tavin most popular?
Tavin peaked in 2009 with 153 babies registered that year.
Is Tavin a boy or girl name?
Tavin is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Tavins in registered births are male.
Is the name Tavin rising or falling in popularity?
Tavin has fallen 1895 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3966 in 2020 to #5861 in 2025.
How long has Tavin been recorded?
Tavin appears in birth records across 43 years — from 1981 through 2025.