Marvin vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Marvin Rank #672

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Sam mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marvin and Sam boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.