Gavin vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Gavin Rank #254

Briggs Rank #327

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Gavin or Briggs more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Briggs mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Gavin and Briggs boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.