Marlin vs Arvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of the army, warrior's friend"

Origin: Old High German

American German Dutch

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Arvin Rank #2,122

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2122 for Arvin.

Is Marlin or Arvin more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Arvin at #2122 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Arvin mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Arvin means "friend of the army, warrior's friend" (Old High German origin).

Are Marlin and Arvin boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Arvin is primarily a boy name.