Blake vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Blake Rank #265

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Gavin mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Blake and Gavin boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.