Marvin vs Jerry

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 #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Marvin Rank #672

Jerry Rank #868

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Marvin or Jerry more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Jerry mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marvin and Jerry boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.