Malvin vs Orla

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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Orla

Girl #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden princess, golden sovereign"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,516
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Malvin Rank #19,826
Orla Rank #2,516

Orla is more popular, ranked #2516 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

Orla ___

  • Orla Grace
  • Orla Rose
  • Orla Maeve
  • Orla Fionnuala
  • Orla Claire
  • Orla Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

If you choose Orla

Finn Cian Niamh Aoife Oisín

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvin or Orla more popular?

Orla is more popular, ranked #2516 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Malvin and Orla mean?

Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Orla means "golden princess, golden sovereign" (Old Irish origin).

Are Malvin and Orla boy or girl names?

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

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