Ariel vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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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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Ariel Rank #512

Marvin Rank #672

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Ariel or Marvin more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Marvin mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Ariel and Marvin boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.