Marvin vs Raylan

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 #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Marvin Rank #672

Raylan Rank #717

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Marvin or Raylan more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Raylan mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Marvin and Raylan boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.