Gavin vs Tate

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 #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gavin Rank #254

Tate Rank #210

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Tate more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Tate mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Tate boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.