Malvin vs Zelma

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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Zelma

Girl #6,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helmet of God, divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,713
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel, Zellie, Elma

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Popularity Comparison

Malvin Rank #19,826
Zelma Rank #6,713

Zelma is more popular, ranked #6713 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

Zelma ___

  • Zelma Marie
  • Zelma Louise
  • Zelma Ann
  • Zelma Grace
  • Zelma Jean
  • Zelma Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malvin

Alvin Calvin Darwin Norbert

If you choose Zelma

Velma Thelma Alma Elna Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvin or Zelma more popular?

Zelma is more popular, ranked #6713 compared to Malvin at #19826 in the United States.

What do Malvin and Zelma mean?

Malvin means "servant of St. Fillan" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Zelma means "helmet of God, divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Malvin and Zelma boy or girl names?

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

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