Gregory vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Gregory Rank #538

Marvin Rank #672

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Gregory or Marvin more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Marvin mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Gregory and Marvin boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.