Marvin vs Bode

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 #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Marvin Rank #672

Bode Rank #805

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Marvin or Bode more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Bode mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Marvin and Bode boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.