Gavin vs Colt

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 #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gavin Rank #254

Colt Rank #276

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #276 for Colt.

Is Gavin or Colt more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Colt mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Colt boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.