Stephen vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Stephen Rank #378

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Gavin mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Stephen and Gavin boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.