Gavin vs Brooks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Gavin Rank #254

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Brooks mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Brooks boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.