Gavin vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Gavin Rank #254

Grant Rank #241

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Grant more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Grant mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Gavin and Grant boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.