Gavin vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Riley mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Gavin and Riley boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.