Gavin vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Oliver mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Gavin and Oliver boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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