Gavin vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Gavin Rank #254

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Kai mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Gavin and Kai boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.