Gawain: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A white hawk knight, noble and courteous.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #12751
- Peak
- #3406 in 1974
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Gawain Means
Gawain is a boy name of English origin. A white hawk knight, noble and courteous.
How Popular Gawain Is
Gawain currently ranks #12751 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3406 in 1974. It is rising.
Good to Know About Gawain
- Gawain has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Gawain is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
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Questions About Gawain
What does Gawain mean?
Gawain is a boy name of English origin. A white hawk knight, noble and courteous.
How popular is Gawain?
Gawain currently ranks #12751 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3406 in 1974. It is rising.
Where does Gawain come from?
Gawain comes from English roots. Gawain has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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