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Gavin vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Julius Rank #390

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Julius more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Julius mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Gavin and Julius boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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