Gavin vs Anderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#357
Total SSA Count
943
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Anderson Rank #357

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #357 for Anderson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Anderson more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Anderson mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Gavin and Anderson boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.

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