Gavin vs Zander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Gavin Rank #254

Zander Rank #379

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Gavin or Zander more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Zander mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Zander boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.