NAME PROFILE
Kenedy
A variant of the name Gavin, derived from the Welsh name Gawain meaning 'white hawk' or 'little hawk.' This name suggests a person who is sharp-eyed, adventurous, and possesses a strong spirit of leadership and vision.
Key Stats
| Total births | 628 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1999 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1996 |
| Most recent | 2016 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, Scottish, Welsh |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 94%TN — 6%AK — 0%OR — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Gavin Rossdale (Lead singer of the rock band Bush) · Gavin Newsom (American politician and Governor of California) · Gavin DeGraw (Singer-songwriter known for the hit song I Don't Want to Be) · Gavin MacLeod (Actor celebrated for his role in The Love Boat) · Gavin Hood (Film director known for Ender's Game)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GavGavyG-man
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