Gavin: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced GAV-in · 2 syllables
Medieval variant of Gawain, the name of an Arthurian knight, first recorded as Old French Gauvain. The form Gavin survived in Scotland and spread to other English-speaking countries in the 1960s. Doublet of Gawain.
- Origin
- Celtic
- Pronunciation
- GAV-in
- US rank (2025)
- #303
- US babies a year
- about 1,658 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Gavin?
Gavin was the #303 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,125 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 79% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #303 |
| Scotland | #892 |
| Northern Ireland | #270 |
| Ireland | #335 |
| Canada | #203 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Gavin?
Half of US adults named Gavin are older than 23; most are between 18 and 44. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Gavin
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Gavin have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Gavin
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Gavin
How do you pronounce Gavin?
Gavin is pronounced GAV-in.
How popular is the name Gavin?
Gavin was the #303 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,125 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 79% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Gavin?
Half of US adults named Gavin are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 44.