Ryder vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryder

Boy #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

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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Ryder Rank #134

Gavin Rank #254

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Ryder or Gavin more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Ryder and Gavin mean?

Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Ryder and Gavin boy or girl names?

Ryder is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.