Marvin vs Trey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#672
Total SSA Count
406
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Trey

Boy #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#790
Total SSA Count
317
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Marvin Rank #672
Trey Rank #790

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 vs #790 for Trey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marvin or Trey more popular?

Marvin is more popular, ranked #672 compared to Trey at #790 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Trey mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Marvin and Trey boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.

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