Marvin vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Marvin Rank #672

Irving Rank #1,618

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Marvin or Irving more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Irving mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Marvin and Irving boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.