Faye vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
559
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Faye Rank #539
Malvin Rank #19,826

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faye ___

  • Faye Elizabeth
  • Faye Marie
  • Faye Grace
  • Faye Louise
  • Faye Alexandra
  • Faye Catherine

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Faye

Ivy June Beau Lena Cole

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Malvin more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Faye and Malvin mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Faye and Malvin boy or girl names?

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

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