Malvin vs Theodora

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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Theodora

Girl #812 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Byzantine Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#812
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Teddy, Thea, Dora

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Malvin Rank #19,826
Theodora Rank #812

Theodora is more popular, ranked #812 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

Theodora ___

  • Theodora Rose
  • Theodora Mae
  • Theodora Jane
  • Theodora Claire
  • Theodora Louise
  • Theodora Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

If you choose Theodora

Sebastian Eleanor Maximilian Josephine Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvin or Theodora more popular?

Theodora is more popular, ranked #812 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Malvin and Theodora mean?

Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Theodora means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Malvin and Theodora boy or girl names?

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

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