Kane vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kane

Boy #432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battle, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Kane Rank #432

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #432 for Kane.

Is Kane or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Kane at #432 in the United States.

What do Kane and Gavin mean?

Kane means "battle, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Kane and Gavin boy or girl names?

Kane is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.