Paul vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Paul Rank #264

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Gavin mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Paul and Gavin boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.