Gavin vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Gavin Rank #254

Fabian Rank #444

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Gavin or Fabian more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Fabian mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Gavin and Fabian boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.