Marvin vs Eugene

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 #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Marvin Rank #672

Eugene Rank #871

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Marvin or Eugene more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Eugene mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Marvin and Eugene boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.