Gavin vs Emmett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Gavin Rank #254

Emmett Rank #119

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Emmett more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Emmett mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Emmett boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Emmett is primarily a boy name.