Marvin vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Marvin Rank #672

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Colby mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Marvin and Colby boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.