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Gavin vs Bryce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Bryce

Boy #297 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Gaulish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#297
Total SSA Count
1,127
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Bryce Rank #297

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #297 for Bryce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Bryce more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Bryce at #297 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Bryce mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Gaulish/Celtic origin).

Are Gavin and Bryce boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Bryce is primarily a boy name.

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