Gavin vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Gavin Rank #254

Kevin Rank #196

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Kevin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Kevin mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Kevin boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.