Gavin vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Gavin Rank #254

Malcolm Rank #314

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Gavin or Malcolm more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Malcolm mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Gavin and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.