Marvin vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Marvin Rank #672

Anders Rank #835

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Marvin or Anders more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Anders mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Marvin and Anders boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.