Malik vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Malik Rank #430

Gavin Rank #254

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

Is Malik or Gavin more popular?

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

What do Malik and Gavin mean?

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

Are Malik and Gavin boy or girl names?

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