The nameGauvain
Gauvain is the French form of Gawain, the Arthurian knight.
- Boy's name
- Celtic
Meaning
Its origin is debated; it is linked to the Welsh Gwalchmai.
Origin
Celtic, through Arthurian literature.
History
In France it has been given since the late 1970s, most often in the 2010s.
Famous people named Gauvain
- Gauvain Sers, French singer
Popularity of the name Gauvain
Gauvain in France
Gauvain was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 185 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Gauvain. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Gauvain in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Gauvain in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gauvain mean?
Its origin is debated; it is linked to the Welsh Gwalchmai.
What is the origin of the name Gauvain?
Celtic, through Arthurian literature.
Is Gauvain a girl's or a boy's name?
Gauvain is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Gauvain?
Variants and related names of Gauvain include Gavin.
Who are famous people named Gauvain?
Gauvain Sers, French singer.