Laird 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Laird Rank #19,845
Malvin Rank #19,826

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 vs #19845 for Laird.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laird ___

No pairings available yet.

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laird or Malvin more popular?

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 compared to Laird at #19845 in the United States.

What do Laird and Malvin mean?

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

Are Laird and Malvin boy or girl names?

Laird is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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