Lee vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 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

Lee Rank #715

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Marvin mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Lee and Marvin boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.