Jared vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Jared Rank #394

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Jared or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Gavin mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Jared and Gavin boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.