Gavin vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Gavin Rank #254

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Nicholas mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.