Gavin vs Vincent

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

✓ All Clear
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Vincent

Boy #111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to prevail, to win"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Italian Spanish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#111
Total SSA Count
3,158
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vince, Vinnie, Vin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Vincent Rank #111

Vincent is more popular, ranked #111 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

Vincent ___

  • Vincent James
  • Vincent Thomas
  • Vincent Louis
  • Vincent Edward
  • Vincent Charles
  • Vincent August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gavin

Liam Owen Nora Brynn Connor

If you choose Vincent

Theodore Julian Genevieve Cecelia Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Vincent more popular?

Vincent is more popular, ranked #111 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Vincent mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Vincent means "to prevail, to win" (Latin origin).

Are Gavin and Vincent boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Vincent is primarily a boy name.

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