Drew vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Marvin Rank #672

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Drew or Marvin more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Drew and Marvin mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Drew and Marvin boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.