Mervin vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mervin

Boy #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Mervin Rank #2,414

Marlin Rank #1,945

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2414 for Mervin.

Is Mervin or Marlin more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Mervin at #2414 in the United States.

What do Mervin and Marlin mean?

Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Mervin and Marlin boy or girl names?

Mervin is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.