Gavin vs Rory

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 #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Rory mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Rory boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.