Malvin vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvin or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Malvin and Theodore mean?

Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Malvin and Theodore boy or girl names?

Malvin is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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