Marvin vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Marvin Rank #672

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Gideon mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marvin and Gideon boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.