Gavin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gavin Name at a Glance

Name	Gavin
Meaning	Variant of Gawain: Gawain was a nephew of King Arthur, and one of the knights of the Round Table, described in the 14th-century poem 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'.
Origin	ArthurianLegend
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gavin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gavin means “Variant of Gawain: Gawain was a nephew of King Arthur, and one of the knights of the Round Table, described in the 14th-century poem 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gavin Name Origin

Our database records Gavin under ArthurianLegend origin. Browse more ArthurianLegend baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gavin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gavin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gavin

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