Avon \a-von\ as a boy's name is of Celtic origin, and the meaning of Avon is "river". In Welsh, "afon"; in Gaelic "abhainn". The name of several rivers in England. Use as a given name may have been influenced by its similarity to the popular Evan.

For more information, see also the related name Glenavon.

Baby names that sound like Avon are Evon, Ivon and Yvon. Other similar baby names are Aron, Adon, Alon, Amon and Arvon.