Jones vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

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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Jones Rank #849

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Jones or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Jones and Marvin mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Jones and Marvin boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.