Gavin vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Blake Rank #265

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Gavin or Blake more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Blake mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Gavin and Blake boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.