The boy's name Gavin \g(a)-vin\ is pronounced GAV-en. It is of Scottish and Welsh origin, and its meaning is "white falcon; little falcon". A form of the medieval name Gawain. Gavino is an Italian form. Gavan is the name of an English saint (17th century). Actor Gavin MacLeod.

Gavin has 13 variant forms: Gavan, Gaven, Gavino, Gavyn, Gavynn, Gawain, Gawaine, Gawayn, Gawayne, Gawaine, Gavyn, Gwayn and Gwayne.

Baby names that sound like Gavin are Cavan, Kavan and Kevin.

Gavin is a somewhat common first name for men and an even more common last name for both men and women.

ORIGIN
Celtic

MEANING
Little hawk

A variation of the medieval name Gawain which was used in Arthurian legend by one of the knights of the Round Table. Has quickly climbed the popularity chart since 1960. Widely used in Ireland.

ALTERNATIVES
Gavyn Gavynn Gaven Gavan

FAMOUS Gavins
Gavin DeGraw (musician) Gavin MacLeod (actor) Gavin Rossdale (musician) Gavin Fingleson (Australian Olympic medalist)

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