Briggs vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Briggs Rank #327

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Briggs or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Gavin mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Briggs and Gavin boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.