Nicolas vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Nicolas Rank #184

Gavin Rank #254

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Nicolas or Gavin more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Gavin mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Nicolas and Gavin boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.