Gavin vs Kane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battle, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Gavin Rank #254

Kane Rank #432

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #432 for Kane.

Is Gavin or Kane more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Kane at #432 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Kane mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Kane means "battle, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Kane boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Kane is primarily a boy name.