Gavin vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Gavin Rank #254

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Patrick mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Gavin and Patrick boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.