Callan vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Callan Rank #242

Gavin Rank #254

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Callan or Gavin more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Callan and Gavin mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Callan and Gavin boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.