Bethal vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Bethal Rank #37,372
Malvin Rank #19,826

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 vs #37372 for Bethal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethal ___

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Malvin ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethal or Malvin more popular?

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 compared to Bethal at #37372 in the United States.

What do Bethal and Malvin mean?

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

Are Bethal and Malvin boy or girl names?

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

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