Wilder vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Wilder Rank #391

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Gavin mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Wilder and Gavin boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.