Mable vs Malvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mable

Girl #2,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lovable, worthy of love"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,473
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mae, Mabs

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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

Mable Rank #2,473
Malvin Rank #19,826

Mable is more popular, ranked #2473 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mable ___

  • Mable Rose
  • Mable June
  • Mable Claire
  • Mable Grace
  • Mable Pearl
  • Mable Violet

Malvin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mable

Hazel Iris Violet Jasper Silas

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mable or Malvin more popular?

Mable is more popular, ranked #2473 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Mable and Malvin mean?

Mable means "lovable, worthy of love" (Latin origin). Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mable and Malvin boy or girl names?

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

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