Marvin vs Robin

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 #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Marvin Rank #672

Robin Rank #809

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Marvin or Robin more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Robin mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Marvin and Robin boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.