Gavin vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gavin Rank #254

Wells Rank #377

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Gavin or Wells more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Wells mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Wells boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.