Gavin vs Noel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Boy #434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Christmas, born on Christmas"

Origin: French

French English Spanish Christian American

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Gavin Rank #254

Noel Rank #434

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #434 for Noel.

Is Gavin or Noel more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Noel at #434 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Noel mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Noel means "Christmas, born on Christmas" (French origin).

Are Gavin and Noel boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Noel is primarily a boy name.