Emyr vs Gavyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emyr Rank #4,880
Gavyn Rank #4,784

Gavyn is more popular, ranked #4784 vs #4880 for Emyr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emyr ___

  • Emyr Gareth
  • Emyr Owen
  • Emyr Rhys
  • Emyr Bryn
  • Emyr Cai
  • Emyr Luca

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 Emyr

Rhys Wyn Elan Cerys Carys

If you choose Gavyn

Declan Liam Rowan Isla Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emyr or Gavyn more popular?

Gavyn is more popular, ranked #4784 compared to Emyr at #4880 in the United States.

What do Emyr and Gavyn mean?

Emyr means "king, lord, ruler" (Welsh origin). Gavyn means "white hawk, battle hawk" (Welsh/Celtic origin).

Are Emyr and Gavyn boy or girl names?

Emyr is primarily a boy name. Gavyn is primarily a boy name.

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