Gavin vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Gavin Rank #254

Karson Rank #398

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Gavin or Karson more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Karson mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Gavin and Karson boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.