Gavin vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Gavin Rank #254

Wade Rank #341

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Gavin or Wade more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Wade mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Wade boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.