Gavin vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Olivia mean?

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

Are Gavin and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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