Marvin vs Argus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #14,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all-seeing, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

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Marvin Rank #672

Argus Rank #14,142

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #14142 for Argus.

Is Marvin or Argus more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Argus at #14142 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Argus mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin).

Are Marvin and Argus boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Argus is primarily a boy name.