Nehemiah vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Nehemiah Rank #427

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

Is Nehemiah or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Nehemiah and Gavin mean?

Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Nehemiah and Gavin boy or girl names?

Nehemiah is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.