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Gavin is a masculine name used in English and Scottish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Medieval form of Gawain. Though it died out in England, it was reintroduced from Scotland in the 20th century." It ranked #303 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, medieval form of Gawain. Though it died out in England, it was reintroduced from Scotland in the 20th century. The entry lists its usage as English, Scottish.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Gavin ranked #303 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #303 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gavin mean?
Behind the Name does not give Gavin a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: medieval form of Gawain.
Is Gavin a popular name?
Gavin ranked #303 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Gavin a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Gavin appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Gavin — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
