Gavin vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Gavin Rank #254

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Peter mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Peter boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.