Gavin vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Gavin Rank #254

Franklin Rank #389

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Gavin or Franklin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Franklin mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Gavin and Franklin boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.