Gavin vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Emerson Rank #270

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Gavin or Emerson more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Emerson mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Gavin and Emerson boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.