Gavin vs Luke

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 #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Greek English Latin American

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Gavin Rank #254

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Luke mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Gavin and Luke boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.