Gavin vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #254
Total SSA Count: 1,380
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254

Saint Rank #282

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Saint more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Saint mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Gavin and Saint boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Saint is primarily a boy name.

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