Gavin vs Colter

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 #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Gavin Rank #254

Colter Rank #218

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Colter more popular?

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Colter mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Gavin and Colter boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.