Gavin vs Paxton

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 #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

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Gavin Rank #254

Paxton Rank #288

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #288 for Paxton.

Is Gavin or Paxton more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Paxton at #288 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Paxton mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Paxton boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.