Gavin vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Gavin Rank #254

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and River mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Gavin and River boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.