Purl vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Purl

Boy #19,798 Most Popular

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Boy #19,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant of St. Fillan"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Purl Rank #19,798

Malvin Rank #19,826

Purl is more popular, ranked #19798 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Is Purl or Malvin more popular?

Purl is more popular, ranked #19798 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Purl and Malvin mean?

Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Purl and Malvin boy or girl names?

Purl is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.