Gawain
Pronunciation: [ g-AHW-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gawain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 80 babies have been named Gawain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gawain is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,721 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,721
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Celtic origin
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Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh origin
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#20,729 in US
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About the Name Gawain
Gawain is a boy name .
Gawain is currently ranked #20,721 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gawain include Gaw, Gawa, Gaway, Gawaie, Gaie, and Gawkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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