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Meaning of the Name Gavin

Updated February 19, 2025 by Jennifer M.

Gavin

Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: White Hawk

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What is the meaning of the name Gavin?

The name Gavin is primarily a male name of English origin that means White Hawk.

English medieval form of Gawain.

Different Spellings of the name Gavin:

Gaven

People who like the name Gavin also like:

Owen, Caleb, Liam, Landon, Ethan, Grayson, Mason, Emma, Amelia, Ella, Olivia, Sophia, Charlotte, Ava

Names like Gavin:

Gefen, Geovany, Giovanna, Gavino, Gafna, Guban, Gavyn, Gauvain, Gabin, Gefion, Giovanni, Gavan, Gaphna

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

Gavin Joshua Mannox Yip - son of Vern Yip and Craig Koch , born 2011

Stats for the Name Gavin

Gavin is currently #64 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Gavin is currently #231 in U.S. births