Gawain
Boy name · Welsh · pronounced GOW-an
Verified name
What does Gawain mean?
May hawk, white falcon
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 933 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Gaw
Variant: Gawayne, Gavin
Related: Gavin
Using Gawain across cultures
Famous Arthurian knight from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
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