Gavin vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Gavin Rank #254

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Xander mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Xander boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.