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Kaiden vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kaiden Rank #207
Gavin Rank #254

Kaiden is more popular, ranked #207 vs #254 for Gavin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaiden or Gavin more popular?

Kaiden is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Kaiden and Gavin mean?

Kaiden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Kaiden and Gavin boy or girl names?

Kaiden is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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