Gavin vs Leonardo

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 #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

Italian Spanish Portuguese American

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Gavin Rank #254

Leonardo Rank #84

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Leonardo more popular?

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Leonardo mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin).

Are Gavin and Leonardo boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Leonardo is primarily a boy name.