Doris vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Doris

Girl #2,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,193
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dorie, Dory

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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

Doris Rank #2,193
Malvin Rank #19,826

Doris is more popular, ranked #2193 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Doris ___

  • Doris Jean
  • Doris Mae
  • Doris Louise
  • Doris Ann
  • Doris Ruth
  • Doris Marie

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Doris

Agnes Mildred Ethel Norman Walter

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doris or Malvin more popular?

Doris is more popular, ranked #2193 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Doris and Malvin mean?

Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin). Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Doris and Malvin boy or girl names?

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

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