Gavin vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Gavin Rank #254

Forrest Rank #408

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Gavin or Forrest more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Forrest mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Gavin and Forrest boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.