Marvin vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Marvin Rank #672

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Roy mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Marvin and Roy boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.