Marvin vs Douglas

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 #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Marvin Rank #672

Douglas Rank #855

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Marvin or Douglas more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Douglas mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Marvin and Douglas boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.