Gavin vs Cayden

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 #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

American

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Gavin Rank #254

Cayden Rank #350

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Gavin or Cayden more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Cayden mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Gavin and Cayden boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.