Gavin vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Gavin Rank #254

Brian Rank #301

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Gavin or Brian more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Brian mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Gavin and Brian boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.