Gavin vs Karter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Boy #248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who transports goods by cart"

Origin: Old English occupational

American English

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Gavin Rank #254

Karter Rank #248

Karter is more popular, ranked #248 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Karter more popular?

Karter is more popular, ranked #248 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Karter mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Karter means "one who transports goods by cart" (Old English occupational origin).

Are Gavin and Karter boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Karter is primarily a boy name.