Gavin vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Gavin Rank #254

Sean Rank #437

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Gavin or Sean more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Sean mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Gavin and Sean boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.