Gavin vs Gael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #89 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"stranger, foreigner"

Origin: Celtic

Irish Scottish Welsh French American

15 High Risk

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Gavin Rank #254

Gael Rank #89

Gael is more popular, ranked #89 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Gael more popular?

Gael is more popular, ranked #89 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Gael mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Gael means "stranger, foreigner" (Celtic origin).

Are Gavin and Gael boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Gael is primarily a boy name.