Liston 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

Liston Rank #19,841
Malvin Rank #19,826

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 vs #19841 for Liston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liston ___

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 Liston or Malvin more popular?

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 compared to Liston at #19841 in the United States.

What do Liston and Malvin mean?

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

Are Liston and Malvin boy or girl names?

Liston is primarily a boy name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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