Boy name guide

Gavin name meaning, origin and style

Gavin is a Welsh name commonly associated with white hawk.

Origin

Welsh

Meaning

white hawk

Say it

GAV-in

Choosing Gavin

A considered welsh choice with a clear sound and a distinct identity.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.