Malcolm vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Gavin Rank #254

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

Is Malcolm or Gavin more popular?

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

What do Malcolm and Gavin mean?

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

Are Malcolm and Gavin boy or girl names?

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