Chris vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Chris Rank #651

Marvin Rank #672

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Chris or Marvin more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Chris and Marvin mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Chris and Marvin boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.