Malvin vs Shafter

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
Shafter Rank #19,925

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 vs #19925 for Shafter.

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

Shafter ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvin or Shafter more popular?

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 compared to Shafter at #19925 in the United States.

What do Malvin and Shafter mean?

Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Malvin and Shafter boy or girl names?

Malvin is primarily a boy name. Shafter is primarily a boy name.

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