Gavin vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Gavin Rank #254

Russell Rank #368

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Gavin or Russell more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Russell mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Gavin and Russell boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.