Marvin vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Marvin Rank #672

Dillon Rank #870

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Marvin or Dillon more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Dillon mean?

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

Are Marvin and Dillon boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.