Lish 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

Lish Rank #19,852
Malvin Rank #19,826

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 vs #19852 for Lish.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lish ___

No pairings available yet.

Malvin ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lish or Malvin more popular?

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 compared to Lish at #19852 in the United States.

What do Lish and Malvin mean?

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

Are Lish and Malvin boy or girl names?

Lish is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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