What Does the Name Gavin Mean

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The name Gavin comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gavin below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Gavin Name Meaning

English, ScottishMedieval form of GAWAIN. Though it died out in England, it was reintroduced from Scotland in the 20th century.

Origin: EnglishGender: Boy
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1 Géraud
2 Gilead
3 Gib
4 Golyat
5 Glynn
6 Garbhán
7 Gandalf
8 Gawain
9 Grady
10 Givi
11 Garry
12 Gafar
13 Gislin
14 Gerold
15 Gennaro
16 Gershom
17 Galahad
18 Grega
19 Gallus
20 Georg
21 Gladwin
22 Geraldo
23 Garaile
24 Gali̇p
25 Giacomo
26 Goddard
27 Glenn
28 Gall
29 Gamil
30 Gratian
31 Goodwin
32 Giosuè
33 Gobind
34 Gerhold
35 Goga
36 Gautama
37 Gopal
38 Greger
39 George
40 Goyo
41 Gene
42 Gérard
43 Giobbe
44 Gerolt
45 Gerardo
46 Gallo
47 Gethin
48 Garey
49 Giulio
50 Gebhard
51 Geoff
52 Garsea
53 Gerallt
54 Ganesh
55 Grayson
56 Gaizka
57 Garland
58 Georgy
59 Gennady
60 Gasto
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