Columbine 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Columbine Rank #37,263
Malvin Rank #19,826

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 vs #37263 for Columbine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Columbine ___

No pairings available yet.

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Columbine

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If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbine or Malvin more popular?

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 compared to Columbine at #37263 in the United States.

What do Columbine and Malvin mean?

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

Are Columbine and Malvin boy or girl names?

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

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