Marvin vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Marvin Rank #672

Ray Rank #777

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Marvin or Ray more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Ray mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Marvin and Ray boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.