Marvin vs Dilan

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 #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

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Marvin Rank #672

Dilan Rank #661

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Dilan more popular?

Dilan is more popular, ranked #661 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Dilan mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin).

Are Marvin and Dilan boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Dilan is primarily a boy name.