Gavin vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Noah mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Noah boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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