Gavin

Rank 206th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Gavin was 206th most popular baby name for boys and 385th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,790 babies were named Gavin in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,880 babies in the United States were named Gavin. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Gavin is around 18 years old.

The name "Gavin" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Gavin is Gav.

Gavin Meaning & Origin

Gavin is a traditional Scottish name, meaning "white hawk," signifying strength, nobility and freedom.

The name Gavin is described as mirthful, spontaneous and steadfast.

Pronunciation

Gavin is pronounced ga-vin in English. The name Gavin has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Gavin

  • The name Gavin is shared by several notable personalities, such as Gavin Rossdale who is a British musician and actor, best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Bush.

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Geography

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