Gavin vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Gavin Rank #254

Marcus Rank #256

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Gavin or Marcus more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Marcus mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Gavin and Marcus boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.