Gavin vs Rhett

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 #174 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"advice, counsel"

Origin: Welsh/Dutch

American Southern US

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Gavin Rank #254

Rhett Rank #174

Rhett is more popular, ranked #174 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Rhett more popular?

Rhett is more popular, ranked #174 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Rhett mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Rhett means "advice, counsel" (Welsh/Dutch origin).

Are Gavin and Rhett boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Rhett is primarily a boy name.