Marvin vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Marvin Rank #672

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Gregory mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Marvin and Gregory boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.