Gavin vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Gavin Rank #254

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Dean mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Gavin and Dean boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.