Daniel vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
8,391
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Danny, Dani

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Daniel Rank #16
Gavin Rank #254

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #254 for Gavin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daniel ___

  • Daniel James
  • Daniel Patrick
  • Daniel Thomas
  • Daniel Michael
  • Daniel Joseph
  • Daniel Alexander

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 Daniel

Sophia Emily Nathan Rebecca Joshua

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniel or Gavin more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Gavin mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Daniel and Gavin boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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