Malvin vs Roma

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

All Clear

Roma

Girl #1,680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Rome, the eternal city"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Indian Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,680
Total SSA Count
121
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Romi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Malvin Rank #19,826
Roma Rank #1,680

Roma is more popular, ranked #1680 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

Roma ___

  • Roma Grace
  • Roma Victoria
  • Roma Elena
  • Roma Lucia
  • Roma Isabella
  • Roma Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

If you choose Roma

Siena Florence Venice Nico Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvin or Roma more popular?

Roma is more popular, ranked #1680 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Malvin and Roma mean?

Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Roma means "from Rome, the eternal city" (Latin origin).

Are Malvin and Roma boy or girl names?

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

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