Marvin vs Jamari

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 #562 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Swahili/Arabic

African-American Swahili American

✓ All Clear

Marvin Rank #672

Jamari Rank #562

Jamari is more popular, ranked #562 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Jamari more popular?

Jamari is more popular, ranked #562 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Jamari mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Jamari means "handsome, beautiful" (Swahili/Arabic origin).

Are Marvin and Jamari boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Jamari is primarily a boy name.