Gavin vs Jonah

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 #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American

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Gavin Rank #254

Jonah Rank #126

Jonah is more popular, ranked #126 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Jonah more popular?

Jonah is more popular, ranked #126 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Jonah mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Jonah boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.