I actually looked up Gavin on the SSA list for 2010 - it is at #37 - (#20 in my state - Wisconsin). So it's not top 10 but is pretty soundly top 50. I don't consider it to be too popular, I've never met another Gavin or have heard it much on this board. I don't know anyone named Henry but it does seem to be a popular choice around here.
I would have guessed Henry was more popular just because I see it on here a lot. I was surprised to look up the SSN list and find that it was #67 compared to Gavin at #37.
Both are nice names but seem to be on the opposite end of the spectrum to me. One being old fashion and traditional and the other more modern. I love Gavin, it is actual our choice for a boy. I don't know anyone named Gavin IRL but I have met a ton of men named Henry. All older than me. I think you would be safe with either one.
Gavin will forever come across as trendy to me simply because of Gavin Rossdale. I realize his rockstar days are now a decade or so behind him, but that's all I can picture when I hear his first name.
From reading on here, I would say Henry is more popular, but IRL I know more small children named Gavin.
Personally, I prefer Henry. Henry will always be classic to me while I think Gavin is pretty trendy.
Exactly this. Henry is tied for my #1 favourite boy name.
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Re: Henry vs. Gavin
Gosh I really dislike Henry.
Gavin is nice
CJ 05/29/2013
From reading on here, I would say Henry is more popular, but IRL I know more small children named Gavin.
Personally, I prefer Henry. Henry will always be classic to me while I think Gavin is pretty trendy.
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Henry > Gavin, definitely.
Gavin will forever come across as trendy to me simply because of Gavin Rossdale. I realize his rockstar days are now a decade or so behind him, but that's all I can picture when I hear his first name.
I prefer Henry over Gavin. But the only Gavin I know is in his forties.
I always think of Gavin Rossdale, lead singer of the band Bush and Gwen Stefanni's DH when I hear the name.
Exactly this. Henry is tied for my #1 favourite boy name.
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.