Gavin vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Reed Rank #422

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Gavin or Reed more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Reed mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Reed boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.