Mac vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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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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Mac Rank #696

Marvin Rank #672

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Marvin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Marvin mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Mac and Marvin boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.