Earle 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

Earle Rank #19,672
Malvin Rank #19,826

Earle is more popular, ranked #19672 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Earle ___

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 Earle or Malvin more popular?

Earle is more popular, ranked #19672 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Earle and Malvin mean?

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

Are Earle and Malvin boy or girl names?

Earle is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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