Gavin vs Preston

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 #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Preston Rank #330

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Gavin or Preston more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Preston mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Preston boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.