Gavin vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Gavin Rank #254

Bo Rank #452

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Gavin or Bo more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Bo mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gavin and Bo boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.