Anderson vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Anderson Rank #357

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Anderson or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Gavin mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Anderson and Gavin boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.