Gavin vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Shepherd Rank #311

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Gavin or Shepherd more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Shepherd mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Gavin and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.