Gavin vs Steven

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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Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#269
Total SSA Count
1,284
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Steven Rank #269

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #269 for Steven.

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

Steven ___

  • Steven James
  • Steven Michael
  • Steven Allen
  • Steven Paul
  • Steven Ray
  • Steven Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

If you choose Steven

Kevin Brian Michelle Karen Jennifer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Steven more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Steven mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Gavin and Steven boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.

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