Gavin vs Carson

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 #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Gavin Rank #254

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Carson mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Carson boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.