Gavin vs Lawson

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

Gavin Rank #254
Lawson Rank #416

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #416 for Lawson.

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

Lawson ___

  • Lawson James
  • Lawson Cole
  • Lawson Reed
  • Lawson Grant
  • Lawson Blake
  • Lawson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

If you choose Lawson

Mason Hudson Beckett Emerson Greyson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Lawson more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Lawson mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Gavin and Lawson boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.

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