Marvin vs Gunner

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 #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

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Marvin Rank #672

Gunner Rank #520

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Gunner more popular?

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Gunner mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Marvin and Gunner boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.