Gavin vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Gavin Rank #254

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Cole mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Cole boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.