Gavin vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Benson Rank #436

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Gavin or Benson more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Benson mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Gavin and Benson boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.