Gavin vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Gavin Rank #254

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Beau mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Gavin and Beau boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.