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Ari vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
805
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

Ari Rank #400
Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #400 for Ari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Gavin mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Ari and Gavin boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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