Erik vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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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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Erik Rank #477

Marvin Rank #672

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Erik or Marvin more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Erik and Marvin mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Erik and Marvin boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.