Gavin vs Hayden

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 #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gavin Rank #254

Hayden Rank #154

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Hayden more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Hayden mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Hayden boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.