Gavin

Name Meaning

A variation on the medieval name Gawain, meaning "white hawk." Sir Gawain was a knight of King Arthur's Round Table, and St. Gavinus was a Christian martyr.

Origin

Celtic, Scottish, Teutonic, Welsh

Theme

Exotic, Cute, Middle

Syllables

2

Famous Namesakes

Musician Gavin DeGraw, British musician/actor Gavin Rossdale, Actor Gavin MacLeod, Politician Gavin Newsom

Celebrity Babies

Son of HGTV interior designer Vern Yip; Son of Victoria's Secret model Marissa Miller

Popularity in 2019

#110

Related Names

Gawen, Gavyn, Gaven, Gavan, Galvyn, Galvin