Joshua vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian 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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Joshua Rank #57

Gavin Rank #254

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Joshua or Gavin more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Gavin mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Joshua and Gavin boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.