Marvin vs Drew

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 #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Marvin Rank #672

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Drew mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Marvin and Drew boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.