Brian vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Brian Rank #301

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Gavin mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Brian and Gavin boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.