Jeffrey vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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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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Jeffrey Rank #521

Marvin Rank #672

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Jeffrey or Marvin more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Marvin mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Jeffrey and Marvin boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.