Gavin

Male

Meaning

White Hawk

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈɡævɪn/

Traits associated with the name Gavin:

Dogs named Gavin tend to be loving, industrious, strong-willed, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Gavin?

That you have a creative side and appreciate unique names. It could also suggest that you have a strong connection to the name Gavin, either because of a personal experience or a fondness for the name.

Is Gavin a good dog name?

Gavin has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Gavin isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,137
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,284
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Gavin is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Gavin was, in the past month, the 3939th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Gavin is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Gavin was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Gavin's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Gavin is most adored in Missouri, Tennessee and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, Oregon and Georgia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Gavin.

Most popular breeds named Gavin:

  1. Korean Jindo
  2. Boxer
  3. Miniature Pinscher
  4. Shih Tzu
  5. Labrador Retriever

Gavin is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "white hawk" or "battle hawk".

Dog names like Gavin:

From The Gravelly Homestead
Son Of Gilbert
Protected by God.
Good ruler/leader.
From Gordon, Scotland
Farmer
Gavin dog name meaning

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