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Adam vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Gavin Rank #254

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #254 for Gavin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Gavin more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Adam and Gavin mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Adam and Gavin boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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