Nolan vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nolan

Boy #64 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Nuallán"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Nolan Rank #64

Gavin Rank #254

Nolan is more popular, ranked #64 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Nolan or Gavin more popular?

Nolan is more popular, ranked #64 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Nolan and Gavin mean?

Nolan means "descendant of Nuallán" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Nolan and Gavin boy or girl names?

Nolan is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.