Gavin vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Gavin Rank #254

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Eric mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gavin and Eric boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.