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Apollo vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Apollo

Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Greek Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#415
Total SSA Count
776
Syllables
3
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

Apollo Rank #415
Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #415 for Apollo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollo or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Gavin mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Apollo and Gavin boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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