Marvin vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Marvin Rank #672

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Chris mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Marvin and Chris boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.