Gavin vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Maxwell mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Gavin and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.