Gavin vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gavin Rank #254

Gideon Rank #332

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gavin or Gideon more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Gideon mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Gideon boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.