Bo vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bo

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Gavin mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Bo and Gavin boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.