Gavin vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Gavin Rank #254

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Nicolas mean?

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

Are Gavin and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.