Gavin vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Gavin Rank #254

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Simon mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Simon boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.