Welsh boy name
Gavin Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Gavin means hawk of may (debated). From Gawain, linked to Welsh Gwalchmai.
Gavin is the Scottish form of Gawain, the knight of King Arthur's court, whose name is linked to the Welsh Gwalchmai. The first part is gwalch, meaning hawk, but the rest of the name is uncertain, with May and plain among the suggestions. It was long used in Scotland and spread widely in the twentieth century. It is also used in Ireland, where it is often given by families with Scottish or Welsh roots.
Pronunciation by a native speaker.
How to pronounce Gavin
GAV·in
Gavin has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Gavin
GavanGavenGawainGavyn
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gavin mean?
Gavin means "hawk of may (debated)". From Gawain, linked to Welsh Gwalchmai.
How do you pronounce Gavin?
Gavin is pronounced GAV-in.
What is the origin of Gavin?
Gavin is a Welsh boy name.
How many syllables are in Gavin?
Gavin has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Gavin?
Other spellings and forms include Gavan, Gaven, Gawain, Gavyn.