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Matteo vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#138
Total SSA Count
2,582
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Matteo Rank #138
Gavin Rank #254

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #254 for Gavin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matteo or Gavin more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Gavin mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Matteo and Gavin boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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