Erasmus vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erasmus

Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Dutch German Latin European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,720
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ras, Rassy, Rasmus

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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

Erasmus Rank #19,720
Malvin Rank #19,826

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erasmus ___

  • Erasmus Thomas
  • Erasmus Wilhelm
  • Erasmus Cornelius
  • Erasmus Sebastian
  • Erasmus Matthias

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmus or Malvin more popular?

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Malvin mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Erasmus and Malvin boy or girl names?

Erasmus is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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