Gavin vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Gavin Rank #254

Derek Rank #258

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Gavin or Derek more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Derek mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Gavin and Derek boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.