Mack vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 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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Mack Rank #499

Marvin Rank #672

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Mack or Marvin more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Mack and Marvin mean?

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

Are Mack and Marvin boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.