Gavin vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gavin Rank #254

Ari Rank #400

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Gavin or Ari more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Ari mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Ari boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.