Lara vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Boy #20,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"household spirit, ancestral guardian"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Russian Italian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,060
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Malvin

Boy #19,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of St. Fillan"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,826
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #20,060
Malvin Rank #19,826

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 vs #20060 for Lara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Malvin more popular?

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 compared to Lara at #20060 in the United States.

What do Lara and Malvin mean?

Lara means "household spirit, ancestral guardian" (Latin origin). Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lara and Malvin boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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