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Gavin vs Elliott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Elliott Rank #163

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #254 for Gavin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Elliott more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Elliott mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Gavin and Elliott boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.

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