Arthur vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Gavin Rank #254

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Arthur or Gavin more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Gavin mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Arthur and Gavin boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.