Louis vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Louis Rank #236
Gavin Rank #254

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #254 for Gavin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louis or Gavin more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Louis and Gavin mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Louis and Gavin boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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