Cal vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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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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Cal Rank #671

Marvin Rank #672

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Cal or Marvin more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Cal and Marvin mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Cal and Marvin boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.