Marvin vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Marvin Rank #672

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Erik mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Marvin and Erik boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.