Marvin vs Ralf

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 #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Marvin Rank #672

Ralf Rank #32,528

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Marvin or Ralf more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Ralf mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Marvin and Ralf boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.