Gavin Name Origin
/GAV-in/-
British (Celtic) 60%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Gavin
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Gavin is of Celtic origin, derived from the medieval Welsh name Gawain, and became popular in English-speaking countries. It is associated with medieval legends and has been used widely in Britain, Ireland, and former British colonies.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Gavin each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).