Marvin vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Marvin Rank #672

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Allen mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Marvin and Allen boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.