Gavin vs Eli

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 #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Gavin Rank #254

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Eli mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Eli boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.