Gavin vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Gavin Rank #254

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Ian mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Ian boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.