Gavin vs Joel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gavin Rank #254

Joel Rank #219

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Joel more popular?

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Joel mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Joel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Joel boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Joel is primarily a boy name.