Ken vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Ken Rank #3,299

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Marvin mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Ken and Marvin boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.