Marvin vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Marvin Rank #672

Hiram Rank #1,768

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Marvin or Hiram more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Hiram mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marvin and Hiram boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.