Marvin vs Jamison

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 #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

American Scottish English Irish

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Marvin Rank #672

Jamison Rank #760

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #760 for Jamison.

Is Marvin or Jamison more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Jamison at #760 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Jamison mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Jamison means "son of James" (Scottish origin).

Are Marvin and Jamison boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Jamison is primarily a boy name.