Marvin vs Memphis

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 #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

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Marvin Rank #672

Memphis Rank #589

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Memphis more popular?

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Memphis mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Marvin and Memphis boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.