Gavin: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ga-hve-e-n
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Son of the smith

Gavin is a male given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Gobhainn or Mac Gobhann, meaning "son of the smith". It is also a variation of the medieval name Gawain, which means "God send" or "white hawk" (or falcon). The name Gavin is closely related to Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's Round Table, who is known for his loyalty, bravery, and knightly perfection. The white hawk, a symbol of love and steadfastness, is associated with Sir Gawain and serves as a fitting spirit animal for the name Gavin.

Gavin Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Gavin is currently #554 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Gavin is currently #554 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Gavin is currently #154 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Gavin is currently #154 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Gavin is currently #546 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Gavin is currently #546 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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