Tate vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Tate Rank #210

Gavin Rank #254

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Tate or Gavin more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Tate and Gavin mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Tate and Gavin boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.