Dolph 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

Dolph Rank #19,731
Malvin Rank #19,826

Dolph is more popular, ranked #19731 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dolph ___

No pairings available yet.

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dolph or Malvin more popular?

Dolph is more popular, ranked #19731 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Dolph and Malvin mean?

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

Are Dolph and Malvin boy or girl names?

Dolph is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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