Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: White hawk, White Hawk of Battle, Little Falcon
Pronunciation: GAV-in, /ˈɡævɪn/, G AE V IH N
Popularity Rank: #2,454
Gavin is a Welsh name that means 'white hawk' or 'little hawk'. It is of Celtic origin and is a strong and noble name typically given to baby boys.
The name Gavin is of English origin and means White hawk, White Hawk of Battle, Little Falcon. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gavin is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GAV-in
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡævɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G AE V IH N
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Gavin is recorded 26,647 times globally, ranking it as the 2,454th most common name worldwide.
Gavin is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 10,356 occurrences, making it the 215th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Gavin is found among 1 in every 39 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #215 | 1 : 53 |
| United States of America | #901 | 1 : 352 |
| South Africa | #503 | 1 : 587 |
| Ireland | #130 | 1 : 39 |
| Canada | #589 | 1 : 378 |
| Singapore | #666 | 1 : 979 |
| Malaysia | #2,431 | 1 : 3,799 |
| Hong Kong | #669 | 1 : 847 |
| China | #240 | 1 : 372 |
| Jamaica | #215 | 1 : 301 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gavin from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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