Malvin vs Virginia

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Malvin Rank #19,826
Virginia Rank #510

Virginia is more popular, ranked #510 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

Virginia ___

  • Virginia Rose
  • Virginia Mae
  • Virginia Claire
  • Virginia Jane
  • Virginia Elizabeth
  • Virginia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

If you choose Virginia

Fitzgerald Theodore Edmund Beatrice Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvin or Virginia more popular?

Virginia is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Malvin and Virginia mean?

Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Virginia means "pure, maiden" (Latin origin).

Are Malvin and Virginia boy or girl names?

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

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