Gavin vs Alijah

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 #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Gavin Rank #254

Alijah Rank #431

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #431 for Alijah.

Is Gavin or Alijah more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Alijah at #431 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Alijah mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Alijah boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Alijah is primarily a boy name.