Gavin

Meaning of Gavin

Gavin likely comes from medieval forms of Gawain. Gawain was a knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend, and the name may mean "white hawk" or "God send".

Gavin has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gavin

Gavin has cooled off, slipping to #303 in 2025, down from a peak of #30 in 2008.

Notable people named Gavin

• Gavin Newsom
  Governor of California
• Gavin DeGraw
  American singer-songwriter
• Gavin Rossdale
  English musician (Bush frontman)
• Gavin O'Connor
  American film director
• Gavin Creel
  American stage actor

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Questions about the name Gavin

What does the name Gavin mean?

Gavin means gavin likely comes from medieval forms of gawain. gawain was a knight of the round table in arthurian legend, and the name may mean "white hawk" or "god send", and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Gavin a boy's or a girl's name?

Gavin is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Gavin?

In 2025, Gavin ranked #303 for boys, down from #255 the year before.

When was Gavin most popular?

Gavin peaked at #30 in 2008.