Gavin vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Gavin Rank #254

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Hayes mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Hayes boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.