Gavin vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Gavin Rank #254

George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and George mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Gavin and George boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.