Keith vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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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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Keith Rank #758

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Marvin mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Keith and Marvin boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.