What origin is the name Gawyn?

Gawyn comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gawyn a popular name?

Gawyn is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Gawyn?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Gawyn — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Gawyn

Q: Is Gawyn a rare name?

Yes. Gawyn does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gawyn

Gawyn

Boy

english

2 syllables

Gawyn is an english boy's name meaning "A variant of Gawen, this English name translates to white hawk, often associated with strength in battle.".

Parents who choose Gawyn pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "A variant of Gawen, this English name translates to white hawk, often associated with strength in battle.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A variant of Gawen, this English name translates to white hawk, often associated with strength in battle.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gawyn

Very rare in US records

What does Gawyn mean?

Gawyn is a boy name of english origin meaning "A variant of Gawen, this English name translates to white hawk, often associated with strength in battle.".

Is Gawyn a rare name?

Yes. Gawyn does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Gawyn

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Gawyn

Gawyn means "A variant of Gawen, this English name translates to white hawk, often associated with strength in battle." — these names share that spirit.