Gavin vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Gavin Rank #254

Hugo Rank #405

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #405 for Hugo.

Is Gavin or Hugo more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Hugo mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Gavin and Hugo boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.