Gavin vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Gavin Rank #254

Sullivan Rank #340

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Gavin or Sullivan more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Sullivan mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.