Gavin vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Gavin Rank #254

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Arthur mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Gavin and Arthur boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.