Cletus vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cletus

Boy #19,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"called forth, gloriously summoned"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,830
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Clete, Clet

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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
Nicknames
Mal, Vinnie

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Popularity Comparison

Cletus Rank #19,830
Malvin Rank #19,826

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cletus ___

  • Cletus James
  • Cletus Ray
  • Cletus Eugene
  • Cletus Dale
  • Cletus Wayne
  • Cletus Earl

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cletus

Earl Dewey Virgil Myrtle Thelma

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cletus or Malvin more popular?

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Cletus and Malvin mean?

Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin). Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cletus and Malvin boy or girl names?

Cletus is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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