Gavin vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Gavin Rank #254

Maximus Rank #331

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Gavin or Maximus more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Maximus mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Gavin and Maximus boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.