Gavin vs Malakai

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 #233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my messenger, my angel"

Origin: Hebrew

American New Zealand Polynesian Jewish

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Gavin Rank #254

Malakai Rank #233

Malakai is more popular, ranked #233 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Malakai more popular?

Malakai is more popular, ranked #233 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Malakai mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Malakai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavin and Malakai boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Malakai is primarily a boy name.