Marvin vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Marvin Rank #672

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Richard mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Marvin and Richard boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.