Zander vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Zander Rank #379

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Gavin mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Zander and Gavin boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.