Gavin vs Colton

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 #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Colton mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Gavin and Colton boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.