Preston vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Preston Rank #330

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Gavin mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Preston and Gavin boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.