Leonard vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Leonard Rank #674

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Leonard or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Marvin mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Leonard and Marvin boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.