Malvin vs Vinson

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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Popularity Comparison

Malvin Rank #19,826
Vinson Rank #19,930

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 vs #19930 for Vinson.

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

Vinson ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvin or Vinson more popular?

Malvin is more popular, ranked #19826 compared to Vinson at #19930 in the United States.

What do Malvin and Vinson mean?

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

Are Malvin and Vinson boy or girl names?

Malvin is primarily a boy name. Vinson is primarily a boy name.

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