Marvin vs Darwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

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Marvin Rank #672

Darwin Rank #841

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Marvin or Darwin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Darwin mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin).

Are Marvin and Darwin boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Darwin is primarily a boy name.