Flynn vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Flynn Rank #738

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Marvin mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Flynn and Marvin boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.