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Gavin vs Nico

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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Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #254 for Gavin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Nico mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Nico boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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