Gavin vs Archer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Gavin Rank #254

Archer Rank #115

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Archer more popular?

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Archer mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Archer boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Archer is primarily a boy name.