Patrick vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Gavin Rank #254

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Patrick or Gavin more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Gavin mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Patrick and Gavin boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.