Ian vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish 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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Ian Rank #75

Gavin Rank #254

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Ian or Gavin more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Ian and Gavin mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Ian and Gavin boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.