Gavin vs Alvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

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Gavin Rank #254

Alvin Rank #792

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #792 for Alvin.

Is Gavin or Alvin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Alvin at #792 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Alvin mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Alvin boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.