Dallas 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

Dallas Rank #243
Gavin Rank #254

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #254 for Gavin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dallas ___

  • Dallas James
  • Dallas Wyatt
  • Dallas Cole
  • Dallas Reid
  • Dallas Hunter
  • Dallas Lee

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 Dallas

Austin Denver Weston Savannah Cheyenne

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas or Gavin more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Gavin mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Dallas and Gavin boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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