Gabe vs Gavyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabe

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,653
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Gavyn

Boy #4,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk, battle hawk"

Origin: Welsh/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,784
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gabe Rank #4,653
Gavyn Rank #4,784

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 vs #4784 for Gavyn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabe or Gavyn more popular?

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 compared to Gavyn at #4784 in the United States.

What do Gabe and Gavyn mean?

Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Gavyn means "white hawk, battle hawk" (Welsh/Celtic origin).

Are Gabe and Gavyn boy or girl names?

Gabe is primarily a boy name. Gavyn is primarily a boy name.

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