Gavin vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Gavin Rank #254

Jay Rank #397

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Gavin or Jay more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Jay mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Gavin and Jay boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.