Marvin vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Marvin Rank #672

Trace Rank #705

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Marvin or Trace more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Trace mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Marvin and Trace boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.