Ellen vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,032
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell

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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

Ellen Rank #1,032
Malvin Rank #19,826

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellen ___

  • Ellen Grace
  • Ellen Marie
  • Ellen Louise
  • Ellen Ann
  • Ellen Jane
  • Ellen Claire

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellen

Alice Clara Hugh Arthur Margaret

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellen or Malvin more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Malvin mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellen and Malvin boy or girl names?

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

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