Gavin vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Gavin Rank #254

Stephen Rank #378

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Gavin or Stephen more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Stephen mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Stephen boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.