Staff; beloved; or a derivative of Gustav
Tavin is a modern name with debated origins. It is often considered a shortened form of Octavian or Gustav, or a variation of the Gaelic name Tevin. In some contexts, it is associated with the English word for a staff or a musical instrument.
About 15 boys were named Tavin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor and social media personality
