Names like Gavin
If Gavin is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Scottish classics to names with a similar sound. Gavin peaked a while ago, so the list leans toward names from the same moment.
Top matches: Colin, Kelvin, Irvin and Grant.
24 boy names like Gavin
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- Colin#343It's a short form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'.Same “-in” endingPast its peak, like Gavin
- KelvinFrom the River KelvinAlso ScottishSame “-in” ending
- IrvinMeaning "handsome man" or "fair water."Also ScottishSame “-in” ending
- Grant#228Grant means "large" or "great." It originally referred to someone tall in stature.Also ScottishSimilar popularity curve
- Kameron#466It's thought to mean "crooked nose" or "bent nose".Also ScottishSimilar popularity curve
- Maxwell#189From Maccus's well, or great stream.Also ScottishSimilar popularity curve
- Carson#124The name Carson comes from a Scottish surname, meaning 'son of Carr'.Also Scottish2 syllables
- Edwin#398The name Edwin means 'rich friend' or 'blessed friend.' It combines Old English words…Same “-in” endingSimilar popularity curve
- CamrynThis name means 'crooked river' or 'crooked hill'.Also Scottish2 syllables
- Kenneth#294Kenneth likely means "handsome" or "born of fire."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Martin#335From Mars; warlikeSame “-in” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Justin#233Justin means "just" or "righteous." It comes from the Roman name Justinus.Same “-in” endingPast its peak, like Gavin
- BrycenBrycen is a modern name, likely a variant of Bryson, meaning "son of Brice." Brice…Also ScottishPast its peak, like Gavin
- Preston#299It means "priest's town" or "priest's estate."Past its peak, like Gavin2 syllables
- Corbin#512This name comes from an old French word meaning 'raven' or 'crow'.Same “-in” endingPast its peak, like Gavin
- EanEan is a Scottish variant of John, meaning "God is gracious."Also Scottish
- Tristan#309The meaning of Tristan is debated, but is often associated with 'sorrowful' or 'noise'.Past its peak, like Gavin2 syllables
- Camden#205From the winding valley or enclosed valley.Also Scottish2 syllables
- Bryce#357It means 'speckled' or 'freckled.' This refers to a person with freckles or a mottled…Past its peak, like Gavin
- Devin#548This name comes from an Irish surname meaning 'poet' or 'fawn'.Same “-in” endingPast its peak, like Gavin
- RonnieRonnie is often a shortened version of Ronald, meaning "ruler's counselor." It can also…Also Scottish2 syllables
- Damien#352This name comes from a Greek word meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Brody#236This name comes from a Scottish surname, meaning 'from the ditch' or 'from the muddy…Past its peak, like Gavin2 syllables
- Keith#801From the battle place or woods.Also Scottish
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- What names are similar to Gavin?
- Names with a similar style to Gavin include Colin, Kelvin, Irvin, Grant, Kameron and Maxwell.
- How are these names matched to Gavin?
- Each name is compared with Gavin on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Gavin peaked a while ago, so the list leans toward names from the same moment.
- What other Scottish names are like Gavin?
- Kelvin, Irvin, Grant, Kameron and Maxwell share Gavin's Scottish roots.