Gavin vs Myles

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 #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

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Gavin Rank #254

Myles Rank #99

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Myles more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Myles mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Gavin and Myles boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.