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Gavin vs Angelo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Angelo

Boy #286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Filipino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#286
Total SSA Count
1,170
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Angelo Rank #286

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #286 for Angelo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Angelo more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Angelo at #286 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Angelo mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Angelo means "angel; messenger of God" (Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Angelo boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Angelo is primarily a boy name.

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