Dillon vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Dillon Rank #870

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Marvin mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Dillon and Marvin boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.