Gavin vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gavin Rank #254

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Nathan mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Nathan boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.