Gavin, the Scottish form of the Welsh name Gawain, is believed to mean "white hawk" or "God send," though the true meaning is often debated. It started gaining popularity in the United States in the 1950s and was a top-100 boy's name every year between 2000 and 2017, according to the Social Security Administration. Gavin can work as a musical name inspired by singer Gavin DeGraw and musician Gavin Rossdale, while also doubling as a California-inspired name thanks to Governor Gavin Newsom.
