Gavin vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Gavin Rank #254

Hank Rank #425

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Gavin or Hank more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Hank mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Gavin and Hank boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.