Gavin vs Rhys

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 #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Gavin Rank #254

Rhys Rank #354

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #354 for Rhys.

Is Gavin or Rhys more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Rhys at #354 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Rhys mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Gavin and Rhys boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.