Gavin vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Gavin Rank #254

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Alex mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Alex boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.