Lois 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

Lois Rank #1,692
Malvin Rank #19,826

Lois is more popular, ranked #1692 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lois ___

  • Lois Marie
  • Lois Anne
  • Lois Jean
  • Lois Ellen
  • Lois Claire

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lois

Clark Nora Helen Dorothy Rex

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lois or Malvin more popular?

Lois is more popular, ranked #1692 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Lois and Malvin mean?

Lois means "superior, more desirable" (Greek origin). Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lois and Malvin boy or girl names?

Lois is primarily a girl name. Malvin is primarily a boy name.

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