Gavin vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Gavin Rank #254

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and August mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Gavin and August boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.