Gavin vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gavin Rank #254

Jake Rank #423

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Gavin or Jake more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Jake mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Jake boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.