Rhys vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhys

Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Rhys Rank #354

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #354 for Rhys.

Is Rhys or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Rhys at #354 in the United States.

What do Rhys and Gavin mean?

Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Rhys and Gavin boy or girl names?

Rhys is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.