Robert vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Gavin Rank #254

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Robert or Gavin more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Robert and Gavin mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Robert and Gavin boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.