Marvin vs Leven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Scottish English Welsh

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Marvin Rank #672

Leven Rank #5,885

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #5885 for Leven.

Is Marvin or Leven more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Leven at #5885 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Leven mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin).

Are Marvin and Leven boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Leven is primarily a boy name.