Gavin vs Griffin

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 #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Griffin mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Gavin and Griffin boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.