Gavin vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Gavin Rank #254

Cody Rank #289

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #289 for Cody.

Is Gavin or Cody more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Cody mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Cody boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.