Gavin vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Gavin Rank #254

Frederick Rank #424

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Gavin or Frederick more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Frederick mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gavin and Frederick boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.