Marvin vs Avi

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 #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Marvin Rank #672

Avi Rank #846

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Marvin or Avi more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Avi mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marvin and Avi boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.