Marvin vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Marvin Rank #672

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Davis mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Marvin and Davis boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.