Marvin vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Marvin Rank #672

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Shane mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Marvin and Shane boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.