Gavin

Pronunciation: [ g-AV-ihn ]

Girl Name #12,288 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gavin is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AV-ihn.

Parents who love the name Gavin often also consider Garfield, Gabriel, Garrett .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #12,288
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Gav Gay Gavie

Also a Boy Name

Gavin is also used as a boy name, ranked #254.

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Similar Names

Garfield Gabriel Garrett Gabe Garland Garry Gary Gardner

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gavin

Is Gavin a boy or girl name?

Gavin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #12288. As a boy name, it is ranked #254. Gavin is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Gavin?

Gavin is pronounced g-AV-ihn.

How popular is the name Gavin?

Gavin is currently ranked #12288 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gavin?

Common nicknames for Gavin include Gav, Gay, and Gavie.

Is Gavin a common or rare name?

Gavin is an uncommon name, ranked #12288 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gavin

Gavin is a girl name .

Is Gavin a boy or girl name? Gavin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,288 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #254. Gavin is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gavin is currently ranked #12,288 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gavin include Gav, Gay, and Gavie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.