Sonny vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sonny

Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Sonny Rank #336

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #336 for Sonny.

Is Sonny or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Sonny at #336 in the United States.

What do Sonny and Gavin mean?

Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Sonny and Gavin boy or girl names?

Sonny is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.