Gavin vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Gavin Rank #254

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Edward mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Edward boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.