Abner vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

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Abner Rank #840

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Abner or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Abner and Marvin mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Abner and Marvin boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.