Gavin vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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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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Gavin Rank #254

Marvin Rank #672

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Gavin or Marvin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Marvin mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Gavin and Marvin boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.