Gavin
Meaning of Gavin
Gavin is a masculine name with roots in Scottish and Welsh culture. The name Gavin is pronounced as GAV-in (/ˈɡæv.ɪn/) in English. It also has a variation, Gaven.
The popularity of the name Gavin has seen an interesting trajectory over the years within the United States of America. In 1958, it was ranked as the 892nd most popular boy's name and slowly gained more recognition over time. By 2008, it had reached its peak rank at 30th and maintained strong popularity throughout the following decade, ranking consistently within the top 200 names for newborn boys.
This historical data reveals that Gavin is a classic choice that has stood the test of time while simultaneously keeping up with modern trends, making it a versatile option for parents seeking a traditional yet contemporary name for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as GAV-in (/ˈɡæv.ɪn/)
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Notable People Named Gavin
| Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American politician and businessman who has been serving as the 40th governor of California since 2019, and was previously the lieutenant governor of California and the mayor of San Francisco. |
| Gavin Smith was an American college basketball star, actor, stuntman, and film studio executive, known for his role in the 1994 biopic "Cobb" and his successful basketball career at UCLA and Hawaii. |
| Gavin Shane DeGraw is an American singer-songwriter known for his hit song "I Don't Want to Be" and other singles from his debut album Chariot. |
| Gavin MacLeod was a well-known American actor, famous for his roles in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Love Boat, who later became an evangelical Christian and pursued a career as a Christian television host and author. |
| Gavin David Free is an English actor, director, cinematographer, and internet personality, best known for his work at Rooster Teeth and directing Red vs. Blue. |
| Gavin McGregor Rossdale is a British musician, known for his role as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Bush, and has also had success with his solo career. |
| Gavin James, an Irish singer-songwriter, won the Choice Music Prize Irish Song of the Year award in March 2013 and March 2016. |
