Griffin vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Griffin Rank #223

Gavin Rank #254

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Griffin or Gavin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Gavin mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Griffin and Gavin boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.