Gavin vs Jared

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 #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Gavin Rank #254

Jared Rank #394

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Gavin or Jared more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Jared mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Jared boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.