Gavin vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Gavin Rank #254

Sterling Rank #373

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Gavin or Sterling more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Sterling mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Sterling boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.