Gavin vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Gavin Rank #254

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Max mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Gavin and Max boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.