Gavin vs Lawson

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 #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Lawson Rank #416

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Gavin or Lawson more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Lawson mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Lawson boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.