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Gavin name meaning
First Name
179k
in the U.S.
since 1880
179k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
14k
in the U.S.
in 2010
14k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Gavin mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Gavin
User Submitted Origins
English
67%
Welsh
24%
German
6%
Scottish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Australia says the name Gavin is of Welsh origin and means "Comes from the Welsh Gaelic 'Gwalchmai' meaning white hawk of May. This then transitioned into the intermediate for 'Gawain' as in the Knight of King Arthur's round table, before finally becoming Gavin which then became very popular in Scotland in the latter half of the 20th century".
- According to a user from Connecticut, U.S., the name Gavin means "Gavin is based on the name Gawain. it means 'white may hawk' in gaelic".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Gavin is of Welsh origin and means "Gavin is from the Welsh name 'Gwalchmai' meaning white hawk of May".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Gavin is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "Originated from the name Gawain means white hawk".
- 5 submissions from the United States and Ireland agree the name Gavin means "White hawk" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Gavin is of African origin and means "Great African Valuable Independent Night hawk".
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Gavin means "Hawk of the battle desended from precision archers".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Gavin means "Baby hawk".
- According to 2 people from Wisconsin, U.S., the name Gavin is of English / Norwegian origin and means "Gift of God".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Gavin means "God of all gods".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Medieval variant of Gawain, the name of an Arthurian knight, first recorded as Gauvain Old French. It is probably of Celtic origin, like many other characters from Arthurian legends, perhaps from Old Welsh gwalch (“hawk”) + gwyn (“white”). The form Gavin survived in Scotland and spread to other English-speaking countries in the 1960s.
- A male given name from the Celtic languages
- A patronymic surname.
Notable Persons Named Gavin
Notable Persons Named Gavin
Gavin Rossdale
Gavin Rossdale is an alternative rock, post-grunge, hard rock, and grunge musician. He plays Fender Jazzmaster, Fender Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul, and ESP Eclipse. He was most prominent from 1983 to present. Gavin was given the name Gavin McGregor Rossdale on October 30th, 1965 in London.
Gavin McInnes
Gavin McInnes is an entrepreneur, commentator, author, writer, actor, and comedian. Gavin was given the name Gavin Miles McInnes on July 17th, 1970 in Hitchin, England.
Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom is a Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, from the 2nd district, 49th Lieutenant Governor of California, 42nd Mayor of San Francisco, and Member of theSan Francisco Board of Supervisors. Gavin was born on October 10th, 1967.
Gavin DeGraw
Gavin DeGraw is a blue-eyed soul, pop rock, and rock music musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 2002 to present. Gavin was given the name Gavin Shane DeGraw on February 4th, 1977 in South Fallsburg, New York, U.S.
Gavin Free
Gavin Free is a creative director at rooster teeth, producer, director, cinematographer, and actor. He was most active from 2006 to present. Gavin was given the name Gavin David Free on May 23rd, 1988 in Thame, Oxfordshire, England.
Gavin MacLeod
Gavin MacLeod is an actor and christian activist. He has been prominent since 1955. Gavin was given the name Allan George See on February 28th, 1931 in Mount Kisco, New York, U.S.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Gavin
Notable Persons With the Last Name Gavin
John Gavin
John Gavin is an office holder. John was given the name John Anthony Golenor on April 8th, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
James M. Gavin
James M. Gavin is an ambassador. His military service ended in 1924.
Andrew Scott Gavin
Andrew Scott Gavin is a chief technology officer, entrepreneur, novelist, video game programmer, designer, and game design. Andrew was born on June 11th, 1970.
Erica Gavin
Erica Gavin is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1968. Erica was given the name Donna Graff on July 22nd, 1947 in Los Angeles.
Frankie Gavin
Frankie Gavin is a boxer. Frankie was born on September 28th, 1985 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England.
Diarmuid Gavin
Diarmuid Gavin is a garden designer. Diarmuid was born on May 10th, 1964.
- Frankie GavinMusician
- Leon H. GavinOffice Holder
- Charles GavinComposer
- Barrie GavinFilm Director
- Robert Gavin
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Gavin | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 76.20% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 17.74% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.43% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.50% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.32% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Gavin
People with the last name Gavin are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Gavin
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