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Micah vs Gavin

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86
Gavin Rank #254

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Gavin more popular?

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

What do Micah and Gavin mean?

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

Are Micah and Gavin boy or girl names?

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

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