Gavin vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Gavin Rank #254

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Evan mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Gavin and Evan boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.