Marvin vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Marvin Rank #672

Abner Rank #840

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Marvin or Abner more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Abner mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marvin and Abner boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.