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Raiden vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Raiden Rank #449
Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #449 for Raiden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raiden or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Raiden at #449 in the United States.

What do Raiden and Gavin mean?

Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Raiden and Gavin boy or girl names?

Raiden is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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