Marvin vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Marvin Rank #672

Darius Rank #746

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Marvin or Darius more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Darius mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Marvin and Darius boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.