Gavin vs Malachi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Boy #149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"messenger of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Irish Christian

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Gavin Rank #254

Malachi Rank #149

Malachi is more popular, ranked #149 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Malachi more popular?

Malachi is more popular, ranked #149 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Malachi mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Malachi means "messenger of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Malachi boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Malachi is primarily a boy name.