Marvin vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Marvin Rank #672

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Kenneth mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Marvin and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.