Gavin vs Declan

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 #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Declan mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Declan boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.