Joel vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joel

Boy #219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Joel Rank #219

Gavin Rank #254

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Joel or Gavin more popular?

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Joel and Gavin mean?

Joel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Joel and Gavin boy or girl names?

Joel is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.