Lafayette 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

Lafayette Rank #11,568
Malvin Rank #19,826

Lafayette is more popular, ranked #11568 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lafayette ___

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Malvin ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lafayette or Malvin more popular?

Lafayette is more popular, ranked #11568 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Lafayette and Malvin mean?

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

Are Lafayette and Malvin boy or girl names?

Lafayette is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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