Gavin vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Gavin Rank #254

Colson Rank #355

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Gavin or Colson more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Colson mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Gavin and Colson boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.