Gavin vs Dawson

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 #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Dawson mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Gavin and Dawson boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.