Gavin vs Nolan

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 #64 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Nuallán"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Gavin Rank #254

Nolan Rank #64

Nolan is more popular, ranked #64 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Nolan more popular?

Nolan is more popular, ranked #64 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Nolan mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Nolan means "descendant of Nuallán" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Nolan boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Nolan is primarily a boy name.