Gavin vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Gavin Rank #254

Steven Rank #269

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Gavin or Steven more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Steven mean?

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

Are Gavin and Steven boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.