Gavin vs Rylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Rylan Rank #372

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Gavin or Rylan more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Rylan mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Rylan boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.