Companion or kinsman
Derived from the Old English word 'gædeling', originally meaning a companion, kinsman, or fellow traveler. While it later evolved into a surname, it has gained modern use as a first name, often associated with strength and camaraderie.
About 217 boys were named Gatlin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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