Marvin vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Marvin Rank #672

Ken Rank #3,299

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Marvin or Ken more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Ken mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Marvin and Ken boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.