Marvin vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Marvin Rank #672

Leonard Rank #674

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Marvin or Leonard more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Leonard mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Marvin and Leonard boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.