Marvin vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Marvin Rank #672

Derrick Rank #820

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Marvin or Derrick more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Derrick mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Marvin and Derrick boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.