Gavyn

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Pronounced GAV-in /ˈɡæv.ɪn/High

Meaning: -yn spelling of Gavin — from Welsh Gwalchgwyn, 'white hawk', or 'hawk of May' (the knight Gawain)Medium

In 30 seconds: White hawk and bold: Gavyn spells Gavin — 'white hawk' — with a -yn. Crisp, knightly, and warm (Sir Gawain).

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Origin MediumWelsh

Meaning-yn spelling of Gavin — from Welsh Gwalchgwyn, 'white hawk', or 'hawk of May' (the knight Gawain)

U.S. rank (2025)#4173 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,218

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Gavyn is a -yn spelling of Gavin — from Welsh Gwalchgwyn, 'white hawk', or read as 'hawk of May' (Sir Gawain, the chivalrous Arthurian knight). A crisp, knightly name; the -yn styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Gavin. Rare, white-hawk at the root, and knightly.

Did you know? Gavin (from Welsh Gwalchgwyn, 'white hawk', or 'hawk of May') was the noble knight Gawain of King Arthur's court — Gavyn gives it a -yn spelling.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Gavin — root etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

Gav

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Gavin— the standard spelling

Gareth— a companion Arthurian name

Griffyn— echoes that soft -yn sound

Llewyn— shares the -yn ending

Owyn— shares Gavyn's Welsh roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gavyn mean?

Gavyn spells Gavin — Welsh 'white hawk' (Sir Gawain).

How do you pronounce Gavyn?

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

Is Gavyn a boy or girl name?

Gavyn is a boy's name.

How popular is Gavyn?

Gavyn is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Gavin is more common.