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Gavin vs Malik

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
736
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Malik Rank #430

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #430 for Malik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Malik more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Malik mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Gavin and Malik boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.

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