Gavin vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Gavin Rank #254

King Rank #343

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #343 for King.

Is Gavin or King more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Gavin and King mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and King boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.