Marvin vs Porter

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 #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Marvin Rank #672

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Porter mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Marvin and Porter boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.