Anders vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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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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Anders Rank #835

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Anders or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Anders and Marvin mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Anders and Marvin boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.