Garvin 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

Garvin Rank #19,899
Malvin Rank #19,826

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 vs #19899 for Garvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Malvin ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garvin or Malvin more popular?

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 compared to Garvin at #19899 in the United States.

What do Garvin and Malvin mean?

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

Are Garvin and Malvin boy or girl names?

Garvin is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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