Colter vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Colter Rank #218
Gavin Rank #254

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 vs #254 for Gavin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colter or Gavin more popular?

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Colter and Gavin mean?

Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Colter and Gavin boy or girl names?

Colter is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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