Gavin vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Gavin Rank #254

Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Mark mean?

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

Are Gavin and Mark boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.