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Gavin vs Nash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Nash

Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#240
Total SSA Count
1,464
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Nash Rank #240

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 vs #254 for Gavin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Nash more popular?

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Nash mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Nash boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.

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