Malvin vs Nina

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

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Nina

Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian Hebrew Slavic Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#321
Total SSA Count
955
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nins, Nini

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Popularity Comparison

Malvin Rank #19,826
Nina Rank #321

Nina is more popular, ranked #321 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

Nina ___

  • Nina Rose
  • Nina Marie
  • Nina Grace
  • Nina Elise
  • Nina Claire
  • Nina Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

If you choose Nina

Mia Zoe Vera Leo Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvin or Nina more popular?

Nina is more popular, ranked #321 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Malvin and Nina mean?

Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin).

Are Malvin and Nina boy or girl names?

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

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