Cora vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#102
Total SSA Count
2,570
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cori, Corie

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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

Cora Rank #102
Malvin Rank #19,826

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cora ___

  • Cora Jane
  • Cora Mae
  • Cora Louise
  • Cora Belle
  • Cora Anne
  • Cora Grace

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Malvin more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Cora and Malvin mean?

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

Are Cora and Malvin boy or girl names?

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

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