Gavin vs Alan

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 #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Gavin Rank #254

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Alan mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Gavin and Alan boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.