Gavin vs Allan

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 #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Gavin Rank #254

Allan Rank #854

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Gavin or Allan more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Allan mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Gavin and Allan boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.