Gavin vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Gavin Rank #254

Oscar Rank #217

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Oscar more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Oscar mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Oscar boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.