Gavin vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Ryan mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Gavin and Ryan boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.