Gavin vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Gavin Rank #254

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Timothy mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Timothy boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.