Gavin vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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✓ All Clear

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

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8 High Risk

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Gavin Rank #254

Erick Rank #333

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Gavin or Erick more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Erick mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gavin and Erick boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.