Gavin vs Ao

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

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Ao Rank #14,516

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Ao more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Ao mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Gavin and Ao boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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