Hawkins
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hawkins
The given name 'Hawkins' means "son of little Hawk" or "son of Hawkin," derived from the Middle English personal name *Hawkyn*, a diminutive of *Hawk* (itself from Old English *hafoc*, meaning "hawk").
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Etymology
The given name 'Hawkins' means "son of little Hawk" or "son of Hawkin," derived from the Middle English personal name *Hawkyn*, a diminutive of *Hawk* (itself from Old English *hafoc*, meaning "hawk"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in England and the United States, with historical prominence as a surname of notable figures like the Elizabethan naval commander Sir John Hawkins.
Hawkins currently ranks #3,544 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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