Cade vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gav

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cade Rank #272
Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #272 for Cade.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cade ___

  • Cade James
  • Cade William
  • Cade Thomas
  • Cade Lee
  • Cade Allen
  • Cade Michael

Gavin ___

  • Gavin James
  • Gavin Michael
  • Gavin Thomas
  • Gavin Lee
  • Gavin Scott
  • Gavin Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cade

Cole Beau Tate Sloane Reese

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cade or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Gavin mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Cade and Gavin boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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