Gabin

Gabin is a surname of French origin and is occasionally used as a given name. In practice, the name is most commonly encountered as a family name in France and in other Francophone regions.

Notable people with the surname include Jean Gabin (1904–1976), a French actor whose long career and distinctive screen presence made him one of the most recognized figures in 20th-century French cinema. He starred in a wide range of films from the 1930s to the 1970s, helping shape the era’s popular cinema. Key works include Pépé le Moko (1937), Le Quai des Brumes (1938), and La Grande Illusion (1937), which are often cited among classic French films. His performances earned him enduring critical acclaim and popular appeal, and his influence extended to later generations of actors and filmmakers.

As a given name, Gabin is less common but can be found in Francophone contexts, typically used as a first name or in family naming traditions.