Songbird or one who is gifted in understanding
Mavyn is a modern English coinage, likely a creative variation of the Welsh name Mavis, meaning 'songbird'. It may also be influenced by the Cornish name Maven, which is associated with the concept of being 'gifted'. As a contemporary invention, it offers a fresh, phonetic alternative to more traditional avian-inspired names.
Less common today
Mavyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,794 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
