Gavin vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Gavin Rank #254

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Silas mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Gavin and Silas boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.