Marvin vs Lee

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 #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Marvin Rank #672

Lee Rank #715

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Marvin or Lee more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Lee mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Marvin and Lee boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.