Gavin vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Gavin Rank #254

Killian Rank #370

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Gavin or Killian more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Killian mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Killian boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.