Gavin vs Mia

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

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Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #254 for Gavin.

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

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Mia mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Gavin and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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