Gavin vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Gavin Rank #254

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Adam mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Gavin and Adam boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.