Malvin vs Tobe

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
Tobe Rank #19,678

Tobe is more popular, ranked #19678 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

Tobe ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvin or Tobe more popular?

Tobe is more popular, ranked #19678 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Malvin and Tobe mean?

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

Are Malvin and Tobe boy or girl names?

Malvin is primarily a boy name. Tobe is primarily a boy name.

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