Gavin vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Gavin Rank #254

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Christopher mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Christopher boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.