Holden vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Holden Rank #281

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Holden or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Holden and Gavin mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Holden and Gavin boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.