Gavin vs Avery

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 #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Gavin Rank #254

Avery Rank #259

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Gavin or Avery more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Avery mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Gavin and Avery boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.