Gavin vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Hunter mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Hunter boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.