Marvin vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Marvin Rank #672

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Troy mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Marvin and Troy boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.