Gavin vs Ryder

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 #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Ryder Rank #134

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Ryder more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Ryder mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Ryder boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Ryder is primarily a boy name.