Lem 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

Lem Rank #19,688
Malvin Rank #19,826

Lem is more popular, ranked #19688 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lem ___

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 Lem or Malvin more popular?

Lem is more popular, ranked #19688 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Lem and Malvin mean?

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

Are Lem and Malvin boy or girl names?

Lem is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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