Douglas vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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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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Douglas Rank #855

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Marvin mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Douglas and Marvin boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.