Marvin vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Marvin Rank #672

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Wilson mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Marvin and Wilson boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.