Gavin vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Gavin Rank #254

Damien Rank #345

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Gavin or Damien more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Damien mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Damien boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.