Marvin vs Jayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Marvin Rank #672

Jayson Rank #623

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Jayson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Jayson mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Marvin and Jayson boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.