Blythe 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

Blythe Rank #1,864
Malvin Rank #19,826

Blythe is more popular, ranked #1864 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blythe ___

  • Blythe Rose
  • Blythe Anne
  • Blythe Marie
  • Blythe Jane
  • Blythe Claire
  • Blythe Elise

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blythe

Rowan Wren Fern Heath Sage

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blythe or Malvin more popular?

Blythe is more popular, ranked #1864 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Blythe and Malvin mean?

Blythe means "free-spirited, blissful" (Old English origin). Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Blythe and Malvin boy or girl names?

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

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