Gavin vs Joshua

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 #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Gavin Rank #254

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Joshua mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Joshua boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.