Gawain
- Pronunciation
- [Ga-wain]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Eldest Son Of Lot
- Origin
- Arthurian
Gawain Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 85 baby boys have been named Gawain. The name peaked in 1974 with 10 US births that year (rank #3407).
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6-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Gawain's exact length and starting letter: Gaagii, Gabbar, Gabhan, Gabino, Gabrio.
Quick Facts About Gawain
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