Amos vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amos

Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish 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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Amos Rank #699

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #699 for Amos.

Is Amos or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Amos at #699 in the United States.

What do Amos and Marvin mean?

Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Amos and Marvin boy or girl names?

Amos is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.