Marvin vs Garrett

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 #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Marvin Rank #672

Garrett Rank #563

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Garrett more popular?

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Garrett mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Marvin and Garrett boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Garrett is primarily a boy name.