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The name Gavin peaked for girls at #2897 in 2004. Gavin is also used for boys, ranking #255 in 2024.

The name Gavin is a boy's name of Celtic origin meaning "white hawk".

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Gavin, a name with Scottish roots, has stepped into the spotlight, replacing the dated Kevin, thanks in part to pop-rock sensation Gavin DeGraw and Bush lead singer Gavin Rossdale. 
 Gavin also has made literary appearances in J.M. Barrie's The Little Minister and in William Faulkner's Snopes family trilogy. In the form Gawain, he was one of the Knights of King Arthur's Round Table.
 Gavin entered the ranks in the 1950's and climbed as high as Number 30, in 2008, before dropping a bit on the charts.

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The name Gavin is currently ranked #255 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #30 in 2008. The name is most popular in GAVIN, GAVIN, and GAVIN. Gavin is occasionally used for girls in 2023.

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