What origin is the name Malvin?

Malvin comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Malvin a popular name?

Malvin is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Malvin?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Malvin — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Malvin

Q: Is Malvin a rare name?

Yes. Malvin does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Malvin

Malvin

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Malvin is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish name meaning a polished chief or a council friend. It suggests a leader who is both refined and trustworthy.".

The meaning of Malvin is "An Irish name meaning a polished chief or a council friend. It suggests a leader who is both refined and trustworthy." — a boy name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish name meaning a polished chief or a council friend. It suggests a leader who is both refined and trustworthy.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Malvin

Very rare in US records

What does Malvin mean?

Malvin is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name meaning a polished chief or a council friend. It suggests a leader who is both refined and trustworthy.".