Malachi vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malachi

Boy #149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"messenger of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Irish Christian

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Malachi Rank #149

Gavin Rank #254

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

Is Malachi or Gavin more popular?

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

What do Malachi and Gavin mean?

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

Are Malachi and Gavin boy or girl names?

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