Anthonia vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthonia

Girl #37,403 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, praiseworthy"

Origin: Etruscan/Latin

Cultural Roots

Nigerian Italian Spanish African Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,403
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Toni, Thonia, Nia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Mal, Vinnie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anthonia Rank #37,403
Malvin Rank #19,826

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 vs #37403 for Anthonia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthonia ___

  • Anthonia Grace
  • Anthonia Marie
  • Anthonia Joy
  • Anthonia Faith
  • Anthonia Elizabeth

Malvin ___

  • Malvin James
  • Malvin Thomas
  • Malvin Lee
  • Malvin Ray
  • Malvin Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthonia

Antonella Chidinma Chukwuemeka Oluwaseun Gabriella

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthonia or Malvin more popular?

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 compared to Anthonia at #37403 in the United States.

What do Anthonia and Malvin mean?

Anthonia means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Etruscan/Latin origin). Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Anthonia and Malvin boy or girl names?

Anthonia is primarily a girl name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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