Darwin vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darwin

Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Darwin Rank #841

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Darwin or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Darwin and Marvin mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Darwin and Marvin boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.