What Does Name Gavin Mean?

It is probably from an Old Welsh personal name composed of the elements gwalch 'hawk' + gwyn 'white', influenced in part by Breton forms. ... French and Swiss French: possibly a nickname for someone with a goiter or prominent Adam's apple, from a word meaning 'throat', 'crop'.

Is Gavin a good name?

A handsome pick derived from the medieval Gawain, Gavin spiked in popularity in the 2000s before settling into sweet-spot territory. This familiarity protects him from spelling and pronunciation issues, making him an attractive choice to many.

Is Gavin a popular boy name?

Although Gawain/Gavin is essentially an ancient Celtic name, it was pretty much forgotten by the 18th century. Fortunately this “white hawk” is flying again (after a 20th century revival). First it was resurrected in England and Ireland, but today Sir Gavin is most popular in the United States and Canada.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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