What origin is the name Gabhan?

Gabhan comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gabhan a popular name?

Gabhan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Gabhan?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Gabhan — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Gabhan

Q: Is Gabhan a rare name?

Yes. Gabhan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gabhan

Gabhan

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Gabhan is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish name that serves as the Gaelic form of Gavin. It is often associated with the concept of a white hawk or smith.".

With irish roots, Gabhan is a boy name that means "An Irish name that serves as the Gaelic form of Gavin. It is often associated with the concept of a white hawk or smith.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish name that serves as the Gaelic form of Gavin. It is often associated with the concept of a white hawk or smith.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gabhan

Very rare in US records

What does Gabhan mean?

Gabhan is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name that serves as the Gaelic form of Gavin. It is often associated with the concept of a white hawk or smith.".