Bode vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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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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Bode Rank #805

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Bode or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Bode and Marvin mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Bode and Marvin boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.