King vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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King Rank #343

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Gavin mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are King and Gavin boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.