Gavin vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Gavin Rank #254

Clark Rank #438

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Gavin or Clark more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Clark mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Gavin and Clark boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.