Gavin vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gavin Rank #254

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Rafael mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Rafael boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.