Marvin vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Marvin Rank #672

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Clay mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Marvin and Clay boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.