Malvin vs Nell

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

Malvin Rank #19,826
Nell Rank #1,460

Nell is more popular, ranked #1460 vs #19826 for Malvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malvin ___

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

Nell ___

  • Nell Rose
  • Nell Grace
  • Nell Jane
  • Nell Harper
  • Nell Louise
  • Nell Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

If you choose Nell

Bea Fern Ivy Wren Jack

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvin or Nell more popular?

Nell is more popular, ranked #1460 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Malvin and Nell mean?

Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nell means "bright, shining one" (Greek via English origin).

Are Malvin and Nell boy or girl names?

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

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