Gavin vs Chong

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

Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Chong Rank #31,507

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #31507 for Chong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Chong more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Chong mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Gavin and Chong boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.

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