Ryan vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish 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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Ryan Rank #87

Gavin Rank #254

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Ryan or Gavin more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Gavin mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Ryan and Gavin boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.