Gavin vs Kobe

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 #410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American African-American

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Gavin Rank #254

Kobe Rank #410

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #410 for Kobe.

Is Gavin or Kobe more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Kobe at #410 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Kobe mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Kobe means "tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)" (Japanese origin).

Are Gavin and Kobe boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Kobe is primarily a boy name.