Marvin vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Marvin Rank #672

Harry Rank #780

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Marvin or Harry more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Harry mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Marvin and Harry boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.