Flake vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flake

Boy #19,804 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat piece, thin layer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,804
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fla, Fly, Flie

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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

Flake Rank #19,804
Malvin Rank #19,826

Flake is more popular, ranked #19804 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flake ___

  • Flake James
  • Flake William
  • Flake Henry
  • Flake Thomas
  • Flake Cole
  • Flake Dean

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Flake

Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Malvin more popular?

Flake is more popular, ranked #19804 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Flake and Malvin mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin). Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Flake and Malvin boy or girl names?

Flake is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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