Marvin vs Pierce

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 #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Marvin Rank #672

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Pierce mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Marvin and Pierce boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.