Marvin vs Madden

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 #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Marvin Rank #672

Madden Rank #690

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Marvin or Madden more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Madden mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Marvin and Madden boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.