Gavin vs Sawyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Sawyer Rank #132

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Sawyer more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Sawyer mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin).

Are Gavin and Sawyer boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Sawyer is primarily a boy name.