Ben vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Ben Rank #802

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Marvin mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Ben and Marvin boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.