Gavin
Gavin is of Welsh origin, derived from the medieval name Gawain, meaning "white hawk" or "battle hawk." It has strong Arthurian legend connections, as Sir Gawain was one of the Knights of the Round Table.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,014. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 9,016
- 2012: 8,260
- 2013: 7,422
- 2014: 6,622
- 2015: 5,794
- 2016: 4,944
- 2017: 4,159
- 2018: 3,475
- 2019: 3,013
- 2020: 2,589
- 2021: 2,216
- 2022: 1,798
- 2023: 1,515
- 2024: 1,384
- 2025: 1,125
- 2026 (projected): 1,014
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong literary and historical connections through Arthurian legend
- •Works well across different cultures while maintaining Celtic roots
- •Professional-sounding for adulthood with friendly nickname options
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Statistics
189,270
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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