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Gawain: Meaning & Origin

Gawain is a boy name of Arthurian origin meaning “The one who is worthy.”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

guh-WAN

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

22/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 78% of popular names.

Nicknames

GawWayne

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

28%
69
2010
50
Current
#26
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Gawain Finn
  • Gawain Jasper
  • Gawain Tobias

Famous Namesakes

  • Sir Gawain from Arthurian legends

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