Marvin vs Cavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American British

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Marvin Rank #672

Cavan Rank #4,288

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #4288 for Cavan.

Is Marvin or Cavan more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Cavan at #4288 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Cavan mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Marvin and Cavan boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.