Gavin vs Callan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Gavin Rank #254

Callan Rank #242

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Callan more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Callan mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Callan boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.