Bill vs Gavyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bill

Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,669
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Billy, Willy

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Gavyn

Boy #4,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk, battle hawk"

Origin: Welsh/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,784
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gav

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Popularity Comparison

Bill Rank #4,669
Gavyn Rank #4,784

Bill is more popular, ranked #4669 vs #4784 for Gavyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bill ___

  • Bill James
  • Bill Robert
  • Bill Thomas
  • Bill Henry
  • Bill Edward
  • Bill John

Gavyn ___

  • Gavyn James
  • Gavyn Michael
  • Gavyn Thomas
  • Gavyn Lee
  • Gavyn Patrick
  • Gavyn Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bill

Bob Jack Tom Joe Betty

If you choose Gavyn

Declan Liam Rowan Isla Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bill or Gavyn more popular?

Bill is more popular, ranked #4669 compared to Gavyn at #4784 in the United States.

What do Bill and Gavyn mean?

Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Gavyn means "white hawk, battle hawk" (Welsh/Celtic origin).

Are Bill and Gavyn boy or girl names?

Bill is primarily a boy name. Gavyn is primarily a boy name.

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