Marvin vs Clyde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Marvin Rank #672

Clyde Rank #728

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #728 for Clyde.

Is Marvin or Clyde more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Clyde mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Marvin and Clyde boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.