Gavin vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gavin Rank #254

Raphael Rank #421

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Gavin or Raphael more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Raphael mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Raphael boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.