White hawk or little falcon
Gaven is a variant of Gavin, which is the medieval Scottish form of the Welsh name Gawain. It is traditionally interpreted as meaning 'white hawk', symbolizing speed and keen vision. While less common than the standard spelling, it retains the same chivalric roots.
Less common today
Gaven isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #688 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy series 'The Wheel of Time' · The Wheel of Time
