Duke vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Duke Rank #710

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Marvin mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Duke and Marvin boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.