Marvin vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #672
Total SSA Count: 406
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Westyn Tripp Mylo Jerry

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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Marvin Rank #672

Edison Rank #828

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marvin or Edison more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Edison mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Marvin and Edison boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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