Luz vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luz

Girl #750 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#750
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luzy, Lu

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Luz Rank #750
Malvin Rank #19,826

Luz is more popular, ranked #750 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luz ___

  • Luz Maria
  • Luz Elena
  • Luz Isabel
  • Luz Sofia
  • Luz Andrea
  • Luz Valentina

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luz

Sol Luna Diego Miguel Elena

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luz or Malvin more popular?

Luz is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Luz and Malvin mean?

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

Are Luz and Malvin boy or girl names?

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

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