Avi vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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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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Avi Rank #846

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Avi or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Marvin mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Avi and Marvin boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.