Gavin vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Gavin Rank #254

Augustus Rank #409

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Gavin or Augustus more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Augustus mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Gavin and Augustus boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.