Gavin vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Gavin Rank #254

Holden Rank #281

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Gavin or Holden more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Holden mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Holden boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.