Marvin vs Cal

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 #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Marvin Rank #672

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Cal mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Marvin and Cal boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.