Jerry vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Jerry Rank #868

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Marvin mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Jerry and Marvin boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.