Gideon vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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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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Gideon Rank #332

Marvin Rank #672

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Gideon or Marvin more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Marvin mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Gideon and Marvin boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.