Marvin vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Marvin Rank #672

Lance Rank #843

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Marvin or Lance more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Lance mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Marvin and Lance boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.