Marvin vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Marvin Rank #672

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Phillip mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Marvin and Phillip boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.