Gavin vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Gavin Rank #254

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Jonathan mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Gavin and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.