Gavin vs Bryson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Gavin Rank #254

Bryson Rank #147

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Bryson more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Bryson mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Gavin and Bryson boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.