Gavin vs Isma

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
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Isma

Girl #12,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"safeguarded, protected by God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,363
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Isma Rank #12,363

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #12363 for Isma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gavin ___

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

Isma ___

  • Isma Nour
  • Isma Fatima
  • Isma Layla
  • Isma Amira
  • Isma Sara
  • Isma Yasmin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

If you choose Isma

Amina Zara Layla Yasmin Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Isma more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Isma at #12363 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Isma mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Isma means "safeguarded, protected by God" (Arabic origin).

Are Gavin and Isma boy or girl names?

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

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