Ervin vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ervin

Boy #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honor-friend"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Ervin Rank #1,939

Marlin Rank #1,945

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Ervin or Marlin more popular?

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Ervin and Marlin mean?

Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Ervin and Marlin boy or girl names?

Ervin is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.