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Gavin vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gavin Rank #254
Micah Rank #86

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #254 for Gavin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavin or Micah more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Micah mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Gavin and Micah boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.

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