Marvin vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Marvin Rank #672

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Gavin mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Marvin and Gavin boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.