Charlotte 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Gavin Rank #254

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #254 for Gavin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Gavin more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Gavin mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Charlotte and Gavin boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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