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Gavin vs Cairo

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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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Cairo Rank #356

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #356 for Cairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Cairo more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Cairo mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Gavin and Cairo boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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