Gavin vs Sonny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

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Gavin Rank #254

Sonny Rank #336

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #336 for Sonny.

Is Gavin or Sonny more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Sonny at #336 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Sonny mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Gavin and Sonny boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.