Davis vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh 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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Davis Rank #646

Marvin Rank #672

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Davis or Marvin more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Davis and Marvin mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Davis and Marvin boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.