Gavin vs Kaleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gavin Rank #254

Kaleb Rank #278

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Is Gavin or Kaleb more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Kaleb mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.