Dava 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

Dava Rank #37,551
Malvin Rank #19,826

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 vs #37551 for Dava.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dava ___

No pairings available yet.

Malvin ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dava or Malvin more popular?

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 compared to Dava at #37551 in the United States.

What do Dava and Malvin mean?

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

Are Dava and Malvin boy or girl names?

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

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