Gavin vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Gavin Rank #254

Ares Rank #295

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Gavin or Ares more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Ares mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Ares boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.