What origin is the name Govan?

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

Is Govan a popular name?

Govan 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 Govan?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Govan — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Govan

Q: Is Govan a rare name?

Yes. Govan 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 Govan

Govan

Boy

english

2 syllables

Govan is an english boy's name meaning "Govan is a legendary name, identifying your child as a legendary son of Caw. It hints at a deep, mythical past and a special heritage.".

The meaning of Govan is "Govan is a legendary name, identifying your child as a legendary son of Caw. It hints at a deep, mythical past and a special heritage." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Govan is a legendary name, identifying your child as a legendary son of Caw. It hints at a deep, mythical past and a special heritage.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Govan

Very rare in US records

What does Govan mean?

Govan is a boy name of english origin meaning "Govan is a legendary name, identifying your child as a legendary son of Caw. It hints at a deep, mythical past and a special heritage.".

Is Govan a rare name?

Yes. Govan does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Govan

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Govan

Govan means "Govan is a legendary name, identifying your child as a legendary son of Caw. It hints at a deep, mythical past and a special heritage." — these names share that spirit.