Davi vs Malu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davi

Boy #1,403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Italian Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,403
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Malu

Girl #5,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, calm, shelter"

Origin: Hawaiian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Hawaiian Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,304
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Davi Rank #1,403
Malu Rank #5,304

Davi is more popular, ranked #1403 vs #5304 for Malu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davi ___

  • Davi Lukas
  • Davi Andre
  • Davi Miguel
  • Davi Leon
  • Davi Noah
  • Davi Mateus

Malu ___

  • Malu Sophia
  • Malu Isabela
  • Malu Clara
  • Malu Beatriz
  • Malu Valentina
  • Malu Cecília

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davi

Mateo Nico Lucas Luca Sofia

If you choose Malu

Bento Luana Cauã Iara Mateus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davi or Malu more popular?

Davi is more popular, ranked #1403 compared to Malu at #5304 in the United States.

What do Davi and Malu mean?

Davi means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Malu means "peaceful, calm, shelter" (Hawaiian/Polynesian origin).

Are Davi and Malu boy or girl names?

Davi is primarily a boy name. Malu is primarily a girl name.

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