Janet vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janet

Girl #2,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,430
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Jannie

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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

Janet Rank #2,430
Malvin Rank #19,826

Janet is more popular, ranked #2430 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janet ___

  • Janet Marie
  • Janet Lynn
  • Janet Ann
  • Janet Rose
  • Janet Elizabeth
  • Janet Claire

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Janet

David Michael Linda Karen Robert

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janet or Malvin more popular?

Janet is more popular, ranked #2430 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Janet and Malvin mean?

Janet means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Janet and Malvin boy or girl names?

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

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