Gavin vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Tanner Rank #443

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Gavin or Tanner more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Tanner mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Gavin and Tanner boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.