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Gavinn

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAV-in /ˈɡæv.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: Gavinn is a doubled-n spelling of Gavin, the modern form of Gawain - the name of King Arthur's loyal nephew. It is usually read from the Welsh Gwalchgwyn, 'white hawk,' or 'hawk of May.' The extra n is a modern touch; the knightly meaning stays with the parent.Low

In 30 seconds: Gavinn is a rare spelling of Gavin, from Gawain meaning 'white hawk.' It appears in US records and peaked around 2005 (said GAV-in).
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Origin LowWelsh, English
MeaningGavinn is a doubled-n spelling of Gavin, the modern form of Gawain - the name of King Arthur's loyal nephew. It is usually read from the Welsh Gwalchgwyn, 'white hawk,' or 'hawk of May.' The extra n is a modern touch; the knightly meaning stays with the parent.
U.S. rank (2015)#12710 ↘ Falling
2015 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519982015

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gavinn respells Gavin, the modern form of the Arthurian Gawain, usually read from the Welsh for 'white hawk.' The double n gives a popular medieval-rooted name a slightly individual finish.

It was never common in this spelling, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak around 2005, while Gavin itself was widely used. A boy named Gavinn belongs firmly to the millennial generation.

Did you know? Gawain, the courteous knight of the Green Knight legend, kept the name alive from the Middle Ages, and Gavin became a modern favorite whose spellings include Gavinn.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Gavinn — Respelling of Gavin (Welsh Gawain 'white hawk'); Arthurian tie; millennial cohort; meaning from parent.

Variations

GavinGavenGavynGawain

Nicknames

GavVinn

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If you like Gavinn…

Gavin— the standard spelling Gavinn varies
Gaven— a like form of the same name
Gavyn— another spelling of the era
Gawain— the Arthurian parent name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gavinn mean?

It is a spelling of Gavin, from the Welsh Gawain, meaning 'white hawk' or 'hawk of May.'

How do you pronounce Gavinn?

It is said GAV-in /ˈɡæv.ɪn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gavinn a boy or girl name?

Gavinn is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Gavinn?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the two-thousands.

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