Gavin vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Gavin Rank #254

Kyle Rank #440

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Gavin or Kyle more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Kyle mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Gavin and Kyle boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.