Gavin vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Gavin Rank #254

Paul Rank #264

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Gavin or Paul more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Paul mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Gavin and Paul boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.