Marvin vs Murphy

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 #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Marvin Rank #672

Murphy Rank #815

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Marvin or Murphy more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Murphy mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Marvin and Murphy boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.