Gavin vs Finley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired hero; white warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Gavin Rank #254

Finley Rank #290

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #290 for Finley.

Is Gavin or Finley more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Finley at #290 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Finley mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Finley means "fair-haired hero; white warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Finley boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Finley is primarily a boy name.