Nicholas vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Nicholas Rank #117

Gavin Rank #254

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Nicholas or Gavin more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Gavin mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Nicholas and Gavin boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.