Hunter vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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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Hunter Rank #128

Gavin Rank #254

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Hunter or Gavin more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Gavin mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Hunter and Gavin boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.